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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