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We are recruiting for a PhD position available in Fall 2024 through the DataSENSE NRT graduate training program, which is starting in Fall 2024 (must be US citizen or permanent resident). The student may join ongoing research projects in the Aquatic Ecosystem Ecology lab at Michigan Technological University studying biodegradability of dissolved organic matter at stream-lake interfaces, the biogeochemistry of tributary plumes in the Great Lakes, long-term effects of climate change on small streams in northern hardwood forests, and/or the spatial and temporal dynamics of N cycling in streams. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, work well with a team as well as independently, have skills and interest in environmental biogeochemistry, have field experience in aquatic ecosystems, and have experience with data management and analysis. An M.S. in aquatic ecology or related discipline is preferred; substantial research and/or prior publication experience will be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.

 

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Marcarelli (ammarcar@mtu.edu) before applying. More information on the Marcarelli lab can be found at http://marcarelli-lab.bio.mtu.edu/. Details on Michigan Tech, the Department of Biological Sciences, and the application procedure can be found at http://www.mtu.edu/biological/. 

We are ecosystem ecologists studying biogeochemical cycles and linkages between physical, chemical and biological structure and function in aquatic habitats. 

Our research falls into 4 categories: