Assistantships
- Fate and Transport
of Manure-Borne Hormones We
are seeking two Ph.D. candidates to achieve the following research objectives:(i)
quantify hormone production from animal feeding operations, (ii) measure
the effects of manure management methods on hormones degradation and
persistence in the environment, and (iii) develop an explicit understanding
of the fate and transport of these hormones in agricultural and native
soils. Funding for this project is secured through NSF and results of
this research will provide information that is required to validate handling
and disposal practices that can potentially mitigate the risk of hormones
in the environment. Candidates will have the opportunity to be a part
of a research team that includes NDSU’s Soil
Science, Civil
and Environmental Engineering, Geosciences, and the
Animal Metabolism and Agricultural Unit of the Bioscience Research Laboratory
(USDA-ARS). This
is an excellent opportunity to gain training in advanced analytical methods
and merge this with a quantitative understanding of the land. Individuals
with strong quantitative and laboratory analytical aptitudes are sought,
who are willing to bridge both field and laboratory research. Acceptable
candidates will be provided a competitive stipend and total tuition remission.
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