Research and Funding Opportunities:
PhD Opportunities
Applications are invited for multiple PhD assistantships in the Elliott Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry Laboratory for Fall 2013 in the Department of Geology & Planetary Sciences. We are seeking new graduate students to join our dynamic and interdisciplinary research group dedicated to using stable isotope geochemistry to examine nitrogen dynamics in atmospheric-ecosystem-hydrologic systems. Specific projects include examination of reactive nitrogen dynamics in urban watersheds, quantifying fluxes and sources of atmospheric deposition, tracking sources of nitrogen eutrophication to surface waters, quantifying gaseous nitrogen fluxes from watersheds, and assessing the impact of non-conventional natural gas extraction activities (Marcellus) on the nitrogen status of regional ecosystems. Our work spans Earth systems and land use types (including forested watersheds, agricultural ecosystems, and urban watersheds).
Candidates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds are welcome, but prior research experience is required. M.S. degree preferred. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Elliott directly (eelliott@pitt.edu ) via an email that briefly describes research experiences and interests. Anticipated start date is September 2013. Applications received prior to January 31, 2013 will receive fullest consideration.
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Additional information about ongoing research, publications, group members, and facilities in the Elliott Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry Laboratory can be found here. Further information regarding application materials can be found here. Please convey this information to those who may be interested.
Candidates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds are welcome, but prior research experience is required. M.S. degree preferred. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Elliott directly (eelliott@pitt.edu ) via an email that briefly describes research experiences and interests. Anticipated start date is September 2013. Applications received prior to January 31, 2013 will receive fullest consideration.
Pittsburgh is routinely ranked one of America’s most livable cities and has enjoyed a “green renaissance” fueled by the convergence of Universities and technology start- up companies. Coupled with the low- cost of living, a lively arts and restaurant scene, and a strong sports presence, it is a genuinely fun and friendly place to live. You can find more info here and here too.
Additional information about ongoing research, publications, group members, and facilities in the Elliott Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry Laboratory can be found here. Further information regarding application materials can be found here. Please convey this information to those who may be interested.
Graduate student funding:
In addition to receiving funding from external grants and teaching assistantships, graduate students are encouraged to pursue fellowships based on their research interests. Ideally, graduate students are funded through a combination of these three sources. Potential fellowship opportunities include the following:
-U.S. EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Graduate Fellowship
-NASA Earth Systems Science Graduate Fellowships
-National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
-Geological Society of America, Graduate Student Research Grants
-NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
-U.S. EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Graduate Fellowship
-NASA Earth Systems Science Graduate Fellowships
-National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
-Geological Society of America, Graduate Student Research Grants
-NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Undergraduate research and funding opportunities:
If you are interested in gaining either research or laboratory experience in interdisciplinary geoscience research, please
email me (eelliott@pitt.edu). Pitt has several internal funding mechanisms to facilitate undergraduate research including:
-University of Pittsburgh, Chancellor's Undergraduate Research Fellowships
-University of Pittsburgh, University Honors College, Brackenridge Summer Research Program
If you are looking for opportunities outside of Pittsburgh, subscribe to the Ecological Society of America listserv, where
abundant paid, summer field research opportunities are listed weekly.
email me (eelliott@pitt.edu). Pitt has several internal funding mechanisms to facilitate undergraduate research including:
-University of Pittsburgh, Chancellor's Undergraduate Research Fellowships
-University of Pittsburgh, University Honors College, Brackenridge Summer Research Program
If you are looking for opportunities outside of Pittsburgh, subscribe to the Ecological Society of America listserv, where
abundant paid, summer field research opportunities are listed weekly.