Summer research assistant position in urban hydrology/biogeochemistry

An hourly research assistant (undergraduate or graduate) is needed for the summer of 2013 for projects in watershed hydrology at UMBC.

Student will assist with collection and analysis of hydrologic data. Work will include maintaining sensors and data loggers; conducting stream tracer studies; processing water quality samples in the laboratory, and maintaining databases in the GIS lab.

Qualifications:  A successful applicant should have some prior experience working in the field or the lab on projects related to hydrology or biogeochemistry. Applicants must be in good physical condition and able to carry bulky equipment over hilly terrain.  Tolerance of heat, humidity, deer ticks, and poison ivy should be anticipated.  A driver’s license is required.  Experience in GIS, MS Excel, MATLAB, or programming is desirable.

Compensation: Pay depends on experience and qualifications.

Dates:  Mid-May until the end of August; full-time or part-time (2-3 full days/week, not half-days) will be considered.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please email the following Dr. Claire Welty at weltyc@umbc.edu: (1) a cover letter outlining your qualifications for this position; (2) your current resume including names of three professional references; and (3) academic transcripts.

Application Deadline: Applications will be considered immediately until the positions are filled.


Graduate Research Assistant

One PhD student position is available for a NSF Water Sustainability and Climate project investigating the impacts of regional climate variability and patterns of urban development on the urban water cycle and nutrient export.  A PhD student interested in urban hydrology/modeling will work with Drs. Claire Welty and Andrew Miller at UMBC in Departments of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering/Geography and Environmental Systems. The student will have opportunities to interact with collaborators at the Baltimore Ecosystem Study Long-Term Ecological Research project.  Interested applicants should contact Dr. Claire Welty at weltyc@umbc.edu.