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PhD Position: Wildfire Impacts on Soil Properties

Employer
University of California Riverside, Department of Environmental Sciences
Location
Riverside, California (US)
Closing date
Aug 26, 2021

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A PhD graduate student assistantship is available in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Riverside starting Fall 2021. We are looking for an independent and highly-motivated graduate student to conduct research on the impacts of wildfire on soil properties in steep coastal shrublands in southern California. This study will assess the role of pedogenic development in dynamic soil property recovery after wildfire, examine changes during and after fire and compare processes across soil types, evaluate the role of fire frequency in determining black carbon loading, and develop relationships between soil types and hydraulic properties for predictive modeling of fire-affected sites.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelors and masters degree in soil science, geology, hydrology, environmental science, ecology, or closely related discipline, experience describing and classifying soils, and a strong interest in pedology, soil-geomorphology, and hydrology. Candidates without a masters degree will also be considered. Experience with soil judging is a plus.

If you are interested in applying for this graduate student position or have any questions please email Dr. Andy Gray at agray@ucr.edu and Daniel Hirmas daniel.hirmas@ucr.edu with “Fire Impacts GSR” as the subject line.

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