PhD - Soil and Env. Chemistry

[Sherry Sandretto <slsandre@xxxxxxx>]

Position
Announcement #480
POSITION: Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D.), 0.5 time

Soil and Environmental Chemistry

LOCATION: Department of Agronomy

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506-5501

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: A graduate research assistantship is available 
immediately for a
project involves significant utilization of standard inorganic and
microbial analysis as well as advanced spectroscopic analysis.
The successful candidate will perform research to understand the
influence of variable redox conditions on biogeochemical
transformations of Pb and Zn in subsurface environments.

QUALIFICATIONS: M.S. degree in Soil Science, Environmental Geochemistry or
related discipline. Strong laboratory skills are a requirement and
broad interests in molecular biogeochemistry is highly desirable
for this position. Demonstrated excellence in course work, good
written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work as a
team member are also required.

STIPEND AND FEES: Minimum annual stipend is $ 23,972 with health insurance
available. Graduate Research Assistants are considered Kansas
residents for tuition purposes and annual tuition and fees range
from $1,800 to $4,000, depending on total credit hours.

HOW TO APPLY: Send a cover letter describing interests and 
qualifications for the
position, including a statement of career objectives, resume, a
copy of transcripts (plus TOFEL scores for international
applicants), and three letters of reference to:
Robin Chinn, Graduate Program Administrative Assistant
Kansas State University
Department of Agronomy
3009C Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center
Manhattan, KS 66506-5501

DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until position is 
filled. For further
information, please contact Dr. Ganga Hettiarachchi at 785-532-
7209 or ganga@xxxxxxx
Kansas State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action