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We are recruiting a PhD student to work on a funded project exploring Permafrost development and soil geochemistry on hillslopes of Interior Alaska. This NSF-funded project investigates the age and geochemistry of ice and sediment in subarctic soils and the associated impacts on carbon storage. The PhD student will combine cutting-edge geochemical measurements (including 234U/238U activity ratios, 14C, and meteoric 10Be) with field data to quantify permafrost evolution from over tens of thousands of years ago to modern day. This research will shed light on fundamental geologic, biogeochemical, and hydrologic processes that control the resilience and vulnerability of ice and carbon in permafrost landscapes – knowledge critical to understanding future change.
The PhD student will work directly with Dr. Stephanie Ewing in the Land Resources and Environmental Sciences Department at Montana State University, in collaboration with Jean Dixon in the Department of Earth Sciences. The start date is flexible between January 1 and August 1, 2025.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Undergraduate degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geology, Geography, or related field (MSc degree preferred but not required)
- Interest and/or experience in geochemistry- and field-based research related to water and soils
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong communication skills
- Commitment to engage with and be inclusive of team members from diverse backgrounds
To apply:
Candidates should email Drs. Stephanie Ewing (stephanie.ewing@montana.edu) and Jean Dixon (jean.dixon@montana.edu) with the subject “Permafrost PhD Applicant.” Include a CV/resume and description of your research background, interest in the project, and career goals. In addition to emailing, formal applications must be submitted to MSU by December 15th.
Landscapes are diverse and we are dedicated to bringing together scientists with diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives to study them. Applications from women and traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM fields are strongly encouraged.
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PhD Position - Permafrost Evolution and Geochemistry
We are recruiting a PhD student to work on a funded project exploring Permafrost development and soil geochemistry on hillslopes of Interior Alaska. This NSF-funded project investigates the age and geochemistry of ice and sediment in subarctic soils and the associated impacts on carbon storage. The PhD student will combine cutting-edge geochemical measurements (including 234U/238U activity ratios, 14C, and meteoric 10Be) with field data to quantify permafrost evolution from over tens of thousands of years ago to modern day. This research will shed light on fundamental geologic, biogeochemical, and hydrologic processes that control the resilience and vulnerability of ice and carbon in permafrost landscapes – knowledge critical to understanding future change.
The PhD student will work directly with Dr. Stephanie Ewing in the Land Resources and Environmental Sciences Department at Montana State University, in collaboration with Jean Dixon in the Department of Earth Sciences. The start date is flexible between January 1 and August 1, 2025.
The ideal candidate will have:
To apply:
Candidates should email Drs. Stephanie Ewing (stephanie.ewing@montana.edu) and Jean Dixon (jean.dixon@montana.edu) with the subject “Permafrost PhD Applicant.” Include a CV/resume and description of your research background, interest in the project, and career goals. In addition to emailing, formal applications must be submitted to MSU by December 15th.
Landscapes are diverse and we are dedicated to bringing together scientists with diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives to study them. Applications from women and traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM fields are strongly encouraged.