We are recruiting 5 graduate or undergraduate students for a National Science Foundation-funded project (International Research Experiences for Students) to study connections between groundwater recharge, stream flow, and water-resources management in Morocco. The program includes (dates are tentative):
• Virtual training in techniques in hydrology, remote sensing, GIS, and hydrologic modeling (online, March 15–April 30)
• Virtual technical and cultural training workshop (online, May 13–17)
• 4-week field project with U.S. and Moroccan researchers in Morocco (May 18–June 15)
• Virtual training in professional practice and scientific communication (online, September 1–December 15)
Travel expenses will be covered and a $3,000 stipend will be paid upon completion.
Ideal applicants will have a background in geology or a related discipline (for example, agricultural engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, geography, or soil science). Previous coursework in hydrology, hydrogeology, remote sensing, or GIS and previous research experience are helpful but not mandatory. The ability to work in teams and openness to different cultures are advantages. Members of underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Participants must be:
• U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in the USA through December 2024 (students who graduate and enter a new program are eligible).
Applications can be submitted at https://etap.nsf.gov/award/141/opportunity/6734 (deadline January 31, 2024). For more information, contact Dr. Alan Fryar ([email protected] ) or Dr. Adam Milewski ([email protected]).