MS/PhD opportunities at Kent State University Department of Geology, Kent State University Four enthusiastic faculty are seeking MS or PhD students to conduct research focused on hydrology/geomorphology, biogeochemistry, environmental geochemistry and mineralogy, and tectonics/geophysics. Available projects and faculty mentors are described below. Successful applicants will join the Department of Geology at Kent State University in August 2015 (Fall Semester). Support will be a combination of teaching and research assistantships (including tuition and health insurance) and is available for 2 years for MS students and 4 years for PhD students. The Department of Geology has over 30 active graduate students and a wide variety of analytical facilities. We have vigorous ties with faculty in Biological Sciences, Geography, and Architecture. More information on the Department of Geology can be found at: kent.edu/geology/index.cfm. Hydrology/Geomorphology: Opportunities are available working with Dr. Anne Jefferson ([email protected]) in the Watershed Hydrology Lab (all-geo.org/jefferson). Research will involve a significant field component, but may also include stable isotope and water quality lab work and GIS analyses. A specific project will be chosen based on mutual interests from, the following possible projects: • Quantifying effects of green infrastructure on water and nutrient budgets; • Isotopic variability of surface waters in northeastern Ohio, as a function of urban land uses and groundwater-surface water interaction; and • Controls on stream morphology and sediment export within Cuyahoga Valley National Park at Holocene, multi-century, and modern timescales. Environmental Geochemistry/Biogeochemistry: Dr. Elizabeth Herndon ([email protected]) is seeking graduate students to conduct research related to environmental geochemistry and biogeochemistry (elizabethherndon.weebly). Projects will include a combination of field work, laboratory experiments, and spectroscopy. Students will learn to operate analytical instruments to characterize soil and water chemistry. Recent projects include: • Human impacts on soil geochemistry and mineral weathering • Influence of vegetation on element transport through watersheds • Geochemical drivers of organic matter decomposition in anoxic tundra soils Environmental Mineralogy and Geochemistry: Opportunities are available to work with Dr. David Singer ([email protected]) in the Environmental Mineralogy and Geochemistry Lab (https://sites.google/a/kent.edu/dsinger/). Research involves laboratory and field experiments on the fate and transport of trace metal in the environment, with a focus on water-energy systems. Experimental work includes Synchrotron-based X-ray experiments. Recent projects include: • Metal speciation and distribution in the Marcellus shale • Transformations of iron (oxy)hydroxides in acid mine drainage settings • Soil development on coal mine tailings • Ion sorption and diffusion into mesoporous materials Tectonics/Geophysics: Dr. Chris Rowan ([email protected]) is seeking graduate students with interests in tectonic processes and/or paleo- and rock magnetism (all-geo.org/chris_rowan/). Research will focus on unravelling global and regional patterns of tectonic deformation by integrating field data with laboratory and modelling studies. Potential projects include: • Reconstructing strain evolution at collisional plate boundaries; • Studying the history and drivers of global plate motions; • Analogue modelling of complex deforming regions. Interested students should have a background in geology, earth science, chemistry, hydrology/water resources, or civil and environmental engineering. Strong applicants will have a solid academic record (>3.5/4.0 GPA, >70th percentile on GRE) and previous research experience. Applicants not meeting these criteria will also be considered based on a compelling letter of interest. Interested students should contact their prospective advisor by December 15th, 2014. Please send a letter of interest (including your academic and research background and specific research interests), unofficial transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for 3 references. Completion of a formal application through the Graduate School is required by January 15th, 2015, and information on this process can be found at kent.edu/geology/graduate/gradapplication.cfm. Anne Jefferson [email protected] Anne Jefferson w [email protected] w all-geo.org/jefferson Assistant Professor w Department of Geology w Kent State University
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