Postgraduate research project training opportunities are available with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) in Chicago, Illinois.
The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) between the United States and Canada provides a framework for the two countries to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the waters of the Great Lakes basin ecosystem. As the U.S. Office responsible for implementing many of the provisions of the GLWQA, GLNPO has a fundamental role to collect and disseminate data on the physical, chemical and biological condition of the Great Lakes.
During the appointment, the participant will:
- Develop knowledge about the many complex elements of the Great Lakes ecosystem
- Increase skills in data analysis and reporting
- Learn the many facets required to plan and implement a complex project
- Develop skills and responsibilities for being part of an international team
- Develop skills to coordinate scientific projects
- Obtain professional contacts throughout the Great Lakes scientific community
- Increase field methodology skills
- Increase personal sense of professional responsibility
Qualifications
Applicants should have received a bachelor’s or master’s degree in limnology, environmental science, biogy, chemistry, natural resources, environmental engineering, or related fields within five years of the starting date, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the start date. Basic knowledge of the Great Lakes basin ecosystems and experience in field work (biological and chemical sampling of lakes) are also desired. Applicants should be able to participate in occasional overnight travel.
Eligibility Requirements
- Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
- Degree: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree or have received one of these degrees within 60 months.
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Discipline(s):
- Life Health and Medical Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biology (General)
- Biophysics
- Ecology
- Microbiology
- Environmental and Marine Sciences (All)
- Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Engineering (General)
- Engineering Sciences
- Environmental Engineering
- Other Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (General)
- Environmental Chemistry
- Earth and Geosciences
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Science Studies
- Geology
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/4110
