Job Description
This is a funded PhD graduate student position available in the Biometeorology and Soil Physics Group at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus. The project is part of a recently funded NSERC Alliance proposal “CanN2ONet-A Canadian Nitrous Oxide Collaboration Network to Meet GHG Emission Reduction Targets”. The successfully admitted graduate student will work with Dr. Andy Black, and the project is in collaboration with Dr. Claudia Wagner Riddle, University of Guelph, and Herman Simons at Olds College Centre of Innovation (OCCI), Olds, Alberta. As part of the student's graduate degree requirements, research involves assisting in maintaining a field experiment aimed at the year-round measurement of N2O emissions from a dryland pulse and cereal crops grown using different fertilization treatments. There will be many opportunities to interact with members of the Network.
Qualifications and experience requirements
The ideal applicant has MSc training and is ready to tackle challenging micrometeorological questions, and shows initiative in critically examining the theoretical aspects of our measurement methodology. It would be beneficial if the candidate has a background in micrometeorology, soil physics, environmental instrumentation and use of programming languages like MATLAB and R. A valid driver’s license is preferred.
Funding details
The grant allows for a stipend of $28,000/year for up to 4 years for a PhD student. Teaching Assistantships and other awards may also be available.
How to apply
This position is expected to be filled as soon as possible. Please email enquiries, including a cover letter, the email addresses of 2-3 references, and a CV to Dr. Andy Black, andrew.black@ubc.ca. Prospective applicants will be contacted directly on graduate school application next steps.