One fully funded M.S. position is available in the Naithani Lab ( https://sites.google.com/site/kjnaithani/) at the University of Arkansas starting Spring/Fall 2017. The successful candidates will work on a project to upscale hydropedological properties from sites to landscapes using field data and Bayesian Modeling. The main duties of this position will include compiling, organizing, and analyzing previously collected data and gather more data about soil hydraulic properties from multiple sites across US. The expected deliverables include at least one peer-reviewed publication and an acceptable thesis, as well as the successful completion of the requirements of the degree.
QUALIFICATIONS: BS in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geosciences and other closely related field. A past record of research experience and willingness to learn R, Python, and ArcGIS are desirable. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The student will be offered a full assistantship plus a tuition waiver. The assistantship is for two years and additional support for conference travel and research supplies is also available. APPLICATION DEADLINE: The position is immediately available and remains open until filled. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please email a single PDF file (lastname_Hydropedology.pdf) including (1) a letter of interest with applicant’s contact information; (2) names, titles, and contact information for 3 references; (3) GRE and TOFEL (if applicable) scores; (4) an unofficial transcripts for previous BS degree; and (5) a Curriculum Vitae to [email protected]. Regards, Kusum --- Kusum Naithani, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, University of Arkansas, Department of Biological Sciences, Science Engineering 737, Fayetteville, AR, 72701 Tel: +1 479.575.3653 Fax: +1 479.575.4010 E-mail: [email protected] https://sites.google.com/site/kjnaithani/
