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NSF-IGERT Ph.D. Traineeships in Geomicrobiology

December 2nd, 2009

We are excited to announce the availability of Ph.D. traineeships as part of a National Science Foundation Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) Program focused on the geomicrobiology of complex microbiological systems. This graduate program brings together expertise in hydrodynamics, geochemistry, microbial ecology, biochemistry and genomics. The primary goal of this research and education program is to train students to use interdisciplinary approaches in the study of microbial communities that lead to a more comprehensive understanding of the important interface between the biosphere and geosphere. The novel training program encompasses research scientists focused on the microbiology of extreme thermal (Thermal Biology Institute), psychrophilic (SubZero Science and , or industrial biofilm communities.

For more information and application instructions, please consult the IGERT Program on-line at www.igertmsu.montana.edu.

If you need additional information regarding program content or application procedures, please contact Dr. Bill Inskeep (binskeep@montana.edu) or Dr. Christine Foreman (cforeman@montana.edu).

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PhD position: Carbon cycling in tropical African river basins

September 26th, 2009

PhD position: Carbon cycling in tropical African river basins.

A 4-year PhD position will be available as part of a larger 5-year project (AFRIVAL: African river basins: catchment-scale carbon fluxes and transformations) in the Dept. of Earth & Environmental Sciences (KU Leuven, Belgium, http://ees.kuleuven.be ). This project is a collaboration between the EES Dept. at KULeuven and the Chemical Oceanography Unit at ULg ( http://www.co2.ulg.ac.be) and will combine extensive stable isotope measurements and geochemical proxies with metabolic measurements and CO2 flux data to better understand the carbon transfer and cycling through river networks and role of tropical river basins in the overall C balance.

Fieldwork for this position will take place in different African river systems, including the Tana (Kenya) and Betsiboka river basin (Madagascar). The candidate will interact closely with other researchers and technical staff in this project.

Profile and qualifications: We’re looking for a highly motivated and creative person with a broad interest in biogeochemistry and the functioning of aquatic ecosystems, who is sufficiently independent to work in remote environments. Candidates must hold a Master degree in biology, geochemistry, geology, geography, or a related field in environmental sciences. Previous experience in aquatic biogeochemistry and/or stable isotope techniques are strong advantages. Salary and employment terms are set in accordance with the university regulations at the time of appointment. Further information can be requested from Steven Bouillon ( steven.bouillon@ees.kuleuven.be) and Alberto Borges (alberto.borges@ulg.ac.be).

Application: A motivation letter and CV should be sent by e-mail to the latter addresses before October 20th.

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