The University of Tennessee Knoxville
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Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Fully Funded MS and PhD Positions in Biogeochemistry, Climate Change, and Environmental Science at University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Tennessee, Knoxville in United States
Degree Level
Master's, PhD
Field of study
Geology
Funding
Fully funded Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) including full tuition and a monthly stipend.
Country
United States
University
The University of Tennessee Knoxville

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Ongoing programUniversity of Tennessee Graduate Assistantship
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University of Tennessee Graduate Assistantships support Master's and PhD students through teaching or research roles, typically including a stipend, tuition and fee waivers, and health insurance.
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About this position
Fully funded MS and PhD opportunities are available in the Fettrow Global Change Biogeochemistry Lab at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, within the Department of Earth, Environment and Planetary Sciences (EEPS).
The positions are part of an interdisciplinary research team focused on biogeochemistry, climate change, environmental science, soil science, and related Earth system processes. Research topics include the impact of forest fires on forest biogeochemical cycles, warming in polar regions and melting permafrost, and the blue carbon cycle in coastal wetlands under sea level rise.
Funding is described as a fully funded Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) with full tuition coverage and a monthly stipend.
Preferred academic backgrounds include geology, chemistry, biology, microbiology, soil and plant science, or a related discipline. The lab is looking for students who are interested in remote fieldwork, analytical chemistry laboratory work, greenhouse experiments, and collaborative multidisciplinary research.
To apply, send a CV and a short 2–3 sentence statement of research interests to [email protected]. The post does not list a formal deadline, so early contact is recommended.
This is a strong opportunity for students interested in climate change, ecosystems, wetlands, permafrost, forest fires, and biogeochemical cycling at a major U.S. research university.
Funding details
Fully funded Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) including full tuition and a monthly stipend.
What's required
Applicants should preferably hold a degree in geology, chemistry, biology, microbiology, soil and plant science, or a related discipline. Preferred qualities include willingness to do fieldwork in remote locations for multi-day campaigns, interest in laboratory work in analytical chemistry, interest in greenhouse experiments, ability to work in a multidisciplinary research team, and a desire to learn and contribute to a diverse research environment. Prior research or academic background in soil and plant chemistry or biogeochemistry and experience with fieldwork and laboratory analyses are preferred.
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