Graduate Assistantship to Investigate Tropical Andean Snow and Ice at Appalachian State University
A master's level graduate research assistantship at Appalachian State University is available beginning Fall 2016 or January 2017 to investigate the atmospheric processes associated with water isotopes and chemistry of tropical Andean snow and ice. The successful candidate will join a new collaborative NSF-funded research project, "Ultra-High-Resolution Investigation of High Andean Snow and Ice Chemistry to improve Paleoclimatic Reconstruction and Enhance Climate Prediction" in partnership with the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine. Applicants should have a strong background in atmospheric science, programming experience, an excellent overall academic record, strong written and oral communication skills, and at least basic proficiency in Spanish. Excellent physical conditioning, travel experience in less-developed countries, and alpine mountaineering experience are also desirable. The student will be expected to work independently, participate in field research expeditions to elevations as high as 6,400 m (21,000 ft) in the tropical high Andes of Peru and Bolivia, complete a master's thesis, and present results at international scientific meetings. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Baker Perry (perrylb@appstate.edu) or Dr. Anton Seimon (Anton.Seimon@gmail.com) before applying to the graduate program. Additional information on the graduate program in Geography at Appalachian State University is available at: http://geo.appstate.edu/academics/graduate-programs
L. Baker Perry, Ph.D.
Graduate Program Director &
Associate Professor of Geography
375 Rankin Science West, 572 Rivers Street
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608 USA
E-mail: perrylb@appstate.edu
Mobile Phone: (828) 434-5701
Skype Address: baker.perry
