Research Assistant Positions

Applications are invited from 3rd and 4th undergraduate students to assist with research related to tropospheric ozone and regional environmental change.  Three positions are available during the fall 2002 semester, each position requires 10 hours of work per week.  Strong writing skills and science background are highly desirable. Interested students should have a working knowledge with software systems such as EXCEL, MATLAB, SIGMAPLOT, VISUAL BASIC or C++.  Interested students should send (1) a cover letter applying for a position, (2) a brief resume, (3) a list of courses (and associated grades) taken at the University of Virginia. These research assistant opportunities are available within the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia.   Please contact Professor Jose D Fuentes at jf6s@virginia.edu for additional information.

Graduate Research Opportunities

The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia is seeking graduate research assistants to work on research projects related to (1) mangrove ecophysiology, and (2) carbon cycle in the coastlands of the Florida Everglades.  The available research opportunities will involve field investigations and numerical modeling studies.  We particularly welcome applications from candidates with an academic background in ecology, biology, physics, chemistry, or atmospheric sciences. The financial aid package includes a highly competitive research assistantship plus tuition and fees. The University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, a vibrant community with a rich cultural and historical heritage. For further details and questions, interested applicants should contact Professors Jose D Fuentes (jf6s@virginia.edu) and Jay C Zieman (jcz@virginia.edu).  The starting date can be as early as fall 2004 semester, but no later than January 2005.

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