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Graduate Student Assistantship: Terrestrial Arctic Ecosystem Modeling

Employer
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska
Closing date
Oct 31, 2019

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Discipline
Biogeosciences, Cryosphere Sciences, Global Environmental Change
Career Level
Student / Graduate
Education Level
Bachelors
Job Type
Internship
Relocation Cost
No Relocation
Sector Type
Academia

Job Details

Graduate Student Assistantship: Terrestrial Arctic Ecosystem Modeling

A MS or PhD position is available at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Department of Biology and Wildlife and Institute of Arctic Biology. We offer the exciting opportunity to focus on ecosystem dynamics and biogeochemistry model uncertainty across the permafrost zone in the Arctic, with a focus on Alaska and northwestern Canada. The successful candidate will conduct studies that include the development, parameterization, testing, analysis, and application of models that simulate the vegetation and carbon dynamics of ecosystems in arctic tundra and boreal ecosystems. Research experience in modeling vegetation dynamics, biogeochemistry, and/or geophysical processes is desired, as are skills in data analysis, scripting, and programming. A strong curiosity to learn about the Arctic is also desired. Funding will be provided through both research and teaching assistantships.

The deadline for graduate applications for is mid-January 15, but please contact Dr. Eugénie Euskirchen (seeuskirchen@alaska.edu) well ahead of this deadline if you are interested in applying.

The University of Alaska is an equal employment/affirmative action employer and educational institution. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

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University of Alaska Fairbanks is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. To learn more about the university visit: http://www.uaf.edu/uaf/about/

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