Ph.D. in CrustNet Project at UTEP: The Darrouzet-Nardi Laboratory at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking a motivated Ph.D. student to join the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. Program. The selected candidate will work on the CrustNet project, an international initiative studying biocrust ecology, biodiversity, and resilience in response to global change.
Ph.D. Student Opportunity in CrustNet Project at UTEP
Designation:
Ph.D. Student
Research Area:
Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Biocrust Ecology, Global Change
Location:
University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), El Paso, Texas, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Strong interest in biocrusts, desert ecosystems, and global ecological research.
- Ability to conduct fieldwork in challenging environments and collaborate with a global research community.
- Experience with laboratory analysis and ecological research methods is a plus.
Job Description:
The Ph.D. student will be responsible for running CrustNet sampling nodes in the Chihuahuan Desert and analyzing biocrust samples from multiple global sites. Key tasks include:
- Conducting fieldwork in the Chihuahuan Desert and potentially other global locations.
- Analyzing biocrust samples in collaboration with a laboratory technician.
- Engaging with the global network of biocrust researchers, contributing to high-impact publications.
- Participating in the Biocrust conference series and collaborating with leading scientists in the field.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send an inquiry email to Dr. Aj Darrouzet-Nardi at ajdarrouzetnardi@utep.edu. Please include a brief description of your research interests and relevant experience.
Last Date for Apply:
Until position filled
Posted:
July 27, 2024
