PhD opportunity in Isotope Biogeochemistry at the University of Pittsburgh.

A fully-funded Ph.D. research assistantship is available in the Department
of Geology and Planetary Science at the University of Pittsburgh
(Pennsylvania).  The Research Assistant will characterize transport and
fate of emissions of reactive nitrogen (ammonia and nitrogen oxides) and
particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) using stable isotope techniques.  In
addition, the PhD candidate will be responsible for significant field
instrumentation, data collection, and laboratory work.  Successful
applicants will start in Fall 2008 and have experience and interest in
stable isotopes, nitrogen biogeochemistry, bio-atmospheric interactions,
and/or atmospheric chemistry.  Preference will be given to candidates who
have already completed her/his MS, although this is not required.  Varied
disciplinary backgrounds will be considered.  The qualified applicant will
have strong organizational and writing skills, be highly motivated,
creative, self-directed and independent.  The candidate will join an active
and expanding group in the Department of Geology dedicated to
interdisciplinary studies of watershed biogeochemistry, human-environment
interactions, and stable isotope tracers.  The Department of Geology and
Planetary Science at the University of Pittsburgh is a center of excellence
in stable isotope geochemistry, with 6 faculty dedicated to applications of
stable isotope geochemistry.  Please contact Dr. Emily Elliott as soon as
possible for more information at eelliott@pitt.edu or 412-624-8882.  Please
submit applications by February 15, 2008 for full consideration.