PhD
Research project aiming to make a global assessment of non-rainfall water inputs in the world’s desert soils
Field campaigns will be conducted at:
The Negev Desert, Israel (main site)
The Namib Desert, Namibia
The Atacama Desert, Chile
The Gobi Desert, China
The Sonora Desert, Mexico/USA
The Western Desert, Australia
Required background:
We seek candidates with a background in micrometeorology, soil science, environmental science, hydrology, or physical geography, and an excellent command of the English language.
Responsibilities:
Candidates should be able and willing to:
- coordinate the research
- independently study new methods and conduct field research
- analyze data
- write scientific papers and reports
- travel to remote locations
How to apply:
Please combine the following into one PDF file:
- A motivation letter: why do you want to apply for this position?
- A detailed CV
- Transcripts from your bachelor’s and master’s degrees
- Names and e-mail addresses of two professors who are willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf
Send the application to:
The Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Israel