Graduate Assistantship (Meteorology), University of Louisville, Department of Geographic and Environmental Sciences
Submitted by Wilson Gonzalez-Espada on
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The University of Louisville Department of Geographic and Environmental Sciences is seeking a graduate assistant who wishes to pursue a MS in the field of Applied Geography, with a focus in meteorology, field work, and instrumentation. The graduate assistantship is fully funded and covers tuition, a stipend ($24,000/year), and health insurance for two years. The position will ideally start in the Spring 2025, but the start date could be extended to Summer 2025.
The student will be funded by the NSF EPSCoR Track 1 CLIMBS project:
https://kynsfepscor.uky.edu/climbs/
Drs. Scott Gunter and Jason Naylor are leading the UofL participation in Project 1: Enhancing Understand of Kentucky’s Weather and Climate. The student will be expected to participate in this effort, including assisting in the development of mobile meteorological instrumentation, participating in a 2-phase field project aimed at collecting data in extreme precipitation, and helping to mentor and guide undergraduate research assistants. Additionally, the student will be expected to communicate research findings to broader meteorological and geographical communities and collaborate with researchers both within the University of Louisville and at other research institutions.
Applicants are asked to submit the following material to Dr Gunter in a single email: 1) a one-page personal statement demonstrating your interest in the graduate assistantship, career goals, and qualifications; 2) a resume or CV detailing previous experience and relevant skills including any publications, if applicable; and 3) an unofficial transcript that highlights relevant classes taken. Please submit applications to william.gunter@louisville.edu. Review for applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Please direct questions to Dr. Gunter at the above email address.
See attached PDF brochure for details.
Contact Information:
Dr. Scott Gunter - https://louisville.edu/geogeo/about/profiles/william-scott-gunter-ph-d
Dr. Jason Naylor - https://louisville.edu/geogeo/about/profiles/jason-naylor-ph-d