Projection Description

Tasks:
The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary group on:
• Developing and testing model components that represent plant water transport, storage, and release in coniferous forests
• Simulating ecohydrologic changes due to plant water holding capacity
• Collecting field and laboratory measurements to guide model parameterization and evaluation

Desired skills & qualifications:
• Previous research experience (MS preferred)
• Proficiency in coding with experience in Python, R, or Fortran
• Experience using modeling tools
• Field and research methods in one or more of the following areas: Earth system models, plant physiology techniques, ecohydrology theory and methodology

Benefits:
• This opportunity will be supported through a combination of Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) and Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)
• Research in the lab is interdisciplinary and academic training in ecology, environmental sciences, Earth system science, or similar are all valued.

Materials to submit:
• A cover letter describing their interest in the position, relevant experience & skills, and career goals
• A CV that highlights relevant skills and experience
• Contact information for three references.

Send to:
Dr. Danica Lombardozzi (danica.lombardozzi@colostate.edu) and Dr. Dave Barnard (david.barnard@usda.gov) with an email subject line of “Earth Systems PhD”.

Deadline:
Apply before April 30, 2024.