December 2nd, 2009 
A graduate position at a Ph.D. or M.Sc. level is available for a motivated student with interest in interdisciplinary work. Large Lakes Observatory (LLO, www.d.umn.edu/llo), located on the Duluth campus of University of Minnesota, is a leading research institution dedicated to studies of large lakes worldwide. Available projects include the dynamics of biogeochemical cycling and physical circulation, as well as their responses to climate change, in Lake Superior, Eastern African lakes, and Lake Matano, Indonesia. Other interests include quantification of fundamental processes in aquatic sedimentary systems and understanding of their temporal dynamics. Support is available in the form of teaching and research assistantships.
An ideal candidate would possess a degree in geochemistry, physics, chemistry, environmental engineering, or a related field. Competitive analytical skills, experience in numerical modeling, and exposure to field or laboratory work are advantages. Admission will be through the Water Resources Science program of the University of Minnesota, which combines the strengths of multiple departments on the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses. Admission requirements and application instructions can be found at http://wrs.umn.edu/.
To be eligible for scholarships and financial support, candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible, preferably by December 15. Most admission decisions will be made by the end of February 2010.
For more information, please contact Dr. Sergei Katsev at the address below, or by email at skatsev@d.umn.edu. Interested candidates are encouraged to send a C.V. and a short statement of past and present research interests.
Contact:
Dr. Sergei Katsev
Large Lakes Observatory
University of Minnesota Duluth
2205 E. 5th Street
Duluth, MN 55812, USA
Tel.: +1 (218) 726-6057
Fax.: +1 (218) 726-6979
Email: skatsev@d.umn.edu.
Web.: www.d.umn.edu/llo
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