PhD Opportunity at University of Waterloo, Canada
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Position
PhD Opportunity at University of Waterloo, Canada
Employer
Dr. Fereidoun Rezanezhad
Homepage: https://uwaterloo.ca/ecohydrology/profiles/fereidoun-rezanezhad
Location
Waterloo, Canada
Sector
Academic
Relevant divisions
Biogeosciences (BG)
Hydrological Sciences (HS)
Soil System Sciences (SSS)
Type
Full time
Level
Student / Graduate / Internship
Salary
Open
Preferred Education
Master
Application deadline
Open until the position is filled
Posted
12 July 2024
Job Description
We invite applications for one PhD position to participate in a collaborative research project on mitigation of methane emission hot-spots from municipal landfills. The main goal of the project is to improve methane emission monitoring at landfills by combining state-of-the-art soil measurements. The team will develop methods to reduce emissions using methane-consuming microbes from landfill cover soils and develop a toolkit for mitigating hot-spot emissions and maximizing methane oxidation rates at landfills.
PhD student will conduct methane-amended enrichment culture experiments to quantify methane oxidation capacity for landfill cover soils by applying seasonal simulations to assess the resilience of methane oxidation activity under differing temperatures representative of Canadian climate extremes. PhD student will also develop the reactive transport model of hot-spot methane emission dynamics from active and closed municipal landfills that will include gas transport dynamics, microbial community response, and seasonal effects. The model will also include variably saturated soil conditions, subsurface heat, and gas transport, as well as thermodynamically-based models that predict reaction trajectories of multi-functional soil microbial communities under variable physical-chemical conditions.
Applicants must have (or expect to soon complete) a degree in biogeochemistry, hydrology, soil science or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with strong quantitative skills and demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: terrestrial biogeochemistry, environmental engineering, reactive transport modeling, and environmental climate change impact analysis. MSc student position can be created in lieu of PhD position for candidates who prefer to undertake a Master’s degree.
If You Have Any Questions Regarding The Application Process And, Eligibility, Or a Request For Accommodation During The Selection Process, Please Contact Dr. Fereidoun Rezanezhad (frezanez@uwaterloo.ca). Please Submit Your Application Package Electronically As a Single Pdf File To Dr. Fereidoun Rezanezhad (frezanez@uwaterloo.ca). In Your Application Email, Please Include “Landfills-PhD#_yourname” In The Subject Line And Attach a Single PDF File That Contains:
Your motivation for applying to the position and your research interests Curriculum vitae Copy of transcript(s) (unofficial transcripts will be accepted at the application stage) Contact information for up to 3 references
Closing date: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The positions will remain open until filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometers on each side of the Grand River.
The University of Waterloo regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. As such, we encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Metis and Inuit), Black and members of racialized groups, individuals in the LGBTQ2+ communities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
How to apply
If You Have Any Questions Regarding The Application Process And, Eligibility, Or a Request For Accommodation During The Selection Process, Please Contact Dr. Fereidoun Rezanezhad (frezanez@uwaterloo.ca). Please Submit Your Application Package Electronically As a Single Pdf File To Dr. Fereidoun Rezanezhad (frezanez@uwaterloo.ca). In Your Application Email, Please Include “Landfills-PhD#_yourname” In The Subject Line And Attach a Single PDF File That Contains:
Your motivation for applying to the position and your research interests Curriculum vitae Copy of transcript(s) (unofficial transcripts will be accepted at the application stage) Contact information for up to 3 references
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About European Geosciences Union (EGU)
The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is the leading organisation for Earth, planetary and space science research in Europe. It was established in September 2002 as a merger of the European Geophysical Society (EGS) and the European Union of Geosciences (EUG), and has headquarters in Munich, Germany.
It is a non-profit international union of scientists with over 20,000 members from all over the world. Membership is open to individuals who are professionally engaged in or associated with geosciences and planetary and space sciences and related studies, including students and retired seniors.
The EGU has a current portfolio of 18 diverse scientific journals, which use an innovative open access format, and organises a number of topical meetings, and education and outreach activities. It also honours scientists with a number of awards and medals. The annual EGU General Assembly is the largest and most prominent European geosciences event, attracting over 16,000 scientists from all over the world each year. The meeting’s sessions cover a wide range of topics, including volcanology, planetary exploration, the Earth’s internal structure and atmosphere, climate, as well as energy and resources.
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Register entry: Tribunal d'Instance de Strasbourg Volume N°41, Folio N° 115
Represented by: (EGU President)
Contact: Simone Aechter Kastenbauerstraße 2 81677 Munich Germany +49-89-2050-76300 secretariat@egu.eu
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PhD Opportunity at University of Waterloo, Canada
About the role
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Position
PhD Opportunity at University of Waterloo, Canada
Employer
Dr. Fereidoun Rezanezhad
Homepage: https://uwaterloo.ca/ecohydrology/profiles/fereidoun-rezanezhad
Location
Waterloo, Canada
Sector
Academic
Relevant divisions
Biogeosciences (BG)
Hydrological Sciences (HS)
Soil System Sciences (SSS)
Type
Full time
Level
Student / Graduate / Internship
Salary
Open
Preferred Education
Master
Application deadline
Open until the position is filled
Posted
12 July 2024
Job Description
We invite applications for one PhD position to participate in a collaborative research project on mitigation of methane emission hot-spots from municipal landfills. The main goal of the project is to improve methane emission monitoring at landfills by combining state-of-the-art soil measurements. The team will develop methods to reduce emissions using methane-consuming microbes from landfill cover soils and develop a toolkit for mitigating hot-spot emissions and maximizing methane oxidation rates at landfills.
PhD student will conduct methane-amended enrichment culture experiments to quantify methane oxidation capacity for landfill cover soils by applying seasonal simulations to assess the resilience of methane oxidation activity under differing temperatures representative of Canadian climate extremes. PhD student will also develop the reactive transport model of hot-spot methane emission dynamics from active and closed municipal landfills that will include gas transport dynamics, microbial community response, and seasonal effects. The model will also include variably saturated soil conditions, subsurface heat, and gas transport, as well as thermodynamically-based models that predict reaction trajectories of multi-functional soil microbial communities under variable physical-chemical conditions.
Applicants must have (or expect to soon complete) a degree in biogeochemistry, hydrology, soil science or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with strong quantitative skills and demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: terrestrial biogeochemistry, environmental engineering, reactive transport modeling, and environmental climate change impact analysis. MSc student position can be created in lieu of PhD position for candidates who prefer to undertake a Master’s degree.
If You Have Any Questions Regarding The Application Process And, Eligibility, Or a Request For Accommodation During The Selection Process, Please Contact Dr. Fereidoun Rezanezhad (frezanez@uwaterloo.ca). Please Submit Your Application Package Electronically As a Single Pdf File To Dr. Fereidoun Rezanezhad (frezanez@uwaterloo.ca). In Your Application Email, Please Include “Landfills-PhD#_yourname” In The Subject Line And Attach a Single PDF File That Contains:
Your motivation for applying to the position and your research interests Curriculum vitae Copy of transcript(s) (unofficial transcripts will be accepted at the application stage) Contact information for up to 3 references
Closing date: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The positions will remain open until filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometers on each side of the Grand River.
The University of Waterloo regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. As such, we encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Metis and Inuit), Black and members of racialized groups, individuals in the LGBTQ2+ communities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
How to apply
If You Have Any Questions Regarding The Application Process And, Eligibility, Or a Request For Accommodation During The Selection Process, Please Contact Dr. Fereidoun Rezanezhad (frezanez@uwaterloo.ca). Please Submit Your Application Package Electronically As a Single Pdf File To Dr. Fereidoun Rezanezhad (frezanez@uwaterloo.ca). In Your Application Email, Please Include “Landfills-PhD#_yourname” In The Subject Line And Attach a Single PDF File That Contains:
Your motivation for applying to the position and your research interests Curriculum vitae Copy of transcript(s) (unofficial transcripts will be accepted at the application stage) Contact information for up to 3 references
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About European Geosciences Union (EGU)
The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is the leading organisation for Earth, planetary and space science research in Europe. It was established in September 2002 as a merger of the European Geophysical Society (EGS) and the European Union of Geosciences (EUG), and has headquarters in Munich, Germany.
It is a non-profit international union of scientists with over 20,000 members from all over the world. Membership is open to individuals who are professionally engaged in or associated with geosciences and planetary and space sciences and related studies, including students and retired seniors.
The EGU has a current portfolio of 18 diverse scientific journals, which use an innovative open access format, and organises a number of topical meetings, and education and outreach activities. It also honours scientists with a number of awards and medals. The annual EGU General Assembly is the largest and most prominent European geosciences event, attracting over 16,000 scientists from all over the world each year. The meeting’s sessions cover a wide range of topics, including volcanology, planetary exploration, the Earth’s internal structure and atmosphere, climate, as well as energy and resources.
#
Imprint: https://www.egu.eu/imprint/
Site notice Information provided according to Sec. 5 German Telemedia Act (TMG): Union européenne des géosciences (EGU) Ecole et Observatoire de Physique du Globe 5 rue René Descartes 67084 Strasbourg Cedex France
Register entry: Tribunal d'Instance de Strasbourg Volume N°41, Folio N° 115
Represented by: (EGU President)
Contact: Simone Aechter Kastenbauerstraße 2 81677 Munich Germany +49-89-2050-76300 secretariat@egu.eu
Responsible for contents acc. to Sec. 55, para. 2 German Federal Broadcasting Agreement (RstV): Hazel Gibson Kastenbauerstraße 2 81677 Munich Germany +49-89-2050-76341 communications@egu.eu