Current Openings!!!
Watershed land use and water quality (1 position)
Dr. Ashley Helton is recruiting an MS student at the University of Connecticut for Fall 2018. The student will work on a collaborative project with the Department of Extension that develops nutrient management plans for farms within the Long Island Sound watershed. As part of the project, the student will explore how the spatial distribution of farms and best management practices within a watershed affect downstream water quality.
Top candidates will have a BS in a related discipline (natural resources, environmental science, geography, etc.) and experience in geographical information systems (GIS). Ideally, the candidate will be available to start immediately – in August, 2018. Review of candidates will begin July 9th and continue until the position is filled.
To apply, contact Ashley Helton via email (ashley.helton@uconn.edu) with the following information: CV, GPA and GRE scores, contact information for three professional references, and a brief statement of research experience/interests/career goals.
See the following links for more information on
River corridor hydrogeology and Biogeochemistry (2 positions)
Dr. Ashley Helton and Dr. Marty Briggs are accepting applications for graduate students (MS and PhD) at University of Connecticut for Spring/Summer 2019 in stream/river biogeochemistry and river corridor hydrogeology. The student(s) will be co-advised by Ashley (Department of Natural Resources & the Environment, University of Connecticut) and Marty (USGS Hydrogeophysics Branch in Storrs, CT). The student(s) will be funded through projects that explore relationships between groundwater discharge to surface water and nitrogen cycling within near-stream sediments.
Top candidates will have an MS (PhD position) or BS (MS position) in a related discipline (natural resources, geology, ecology, etc.) and related field, laboratory, and/or modeling experience in biogeochemistry or hydrogeology. Ideally, the Graduate Research Assistant(s) will begin in January, 2019, but later start dates can be negotiated.
To apply, contact Ashley Helton via email (ashley.helton@uconn.edu) with the following information: CV, GPA and GRE scores, contact information for three professional references, and a brief statement of research experience/interests/career goals.
See the following links for more information on
Opportunities for Undergraduate Research:
Volunteers: We are always looking for students interested in helping out in the lab and field, and volunteering is a great way to get started. Please e-mail Ashley (ashley.helton@uconn.edu) for more information.
Summer Field Technicians: We usually hire summer research assistants to help with field and lab work. Look for ads posted here and on the UConn Student Jobs board.
Academic Year Technicians: We also sometimes hire research assistants to work part time during the academic year. Again, look for ads posted here and on the UConn Student Jobs board.
Independent Research Opportunities: If you are interested in a more in-depth research experience (such as independent study credit or completing an honors thesis) please e-mail Ashley (ashley.helton@uconn.edu) for more information.
Watershed land use and water quality (1 position)
Dr. Ashley Helton is recruiting an MS student at the University of Connecticut for Fall 2018. The student will work on a collaborative project with the Department of Extension that develops nutrient management plans for farms within the Long Island Sound watershed. As part of the project, the student will explore how the spatial distribution of farms and best management practices within a watershed affect downstream water quality.
Top candidates will have a BS in a related discipline (natural resources, environmental science, geography, etc.) and experience in geographical information systems (GIS). Ideally, the candidate will be available to start immediately – in August, 2018. Review of candidates will begin July 9th and continue until the position is filled.
To apply, contact Ashley Helton via email (ashley.helton@uconn.edu) with the following information: CV, GPA and GRE scores, contact information for three professional references, and a brief statement of research experience/interests/career goals.
See the following links for more information on
- Ashley’s research program: www.ashleyhelton.weebly.com
- Department of Natural Resources and the Environment: http://www.nre.uconn.edu/
- Department of Extension: http://www.extension.uconn.edu/
- Graduate School at the University of Connecticut: http://grad.uconn.edu/
River corridor hydrogeology and Biogeochemistry (2 positions)
Dr. Ashley Helton and Dr. Marty Briggs are accepting applications for graduate students (MS and PhD) at University of Connecticut for Spring/Summer 2019 in stream/river biogeochemistry and river corridor hydrogeology. The student(s) will be co-advised by Ashley (Department of Natural Resources & the Environment, University of Connecticut) and Marty (USGS Hydrogeophysics Branch in Storrs, CT). The student(s) will be funded through projects that explore relationships between groundwater discharge to surface water and nitrogen cycling within near-stream sediments.
Top candidates will have an MS (PhD position) or BS (MS position) in a related discipline (natural resources, geology, ecology, etc.) and related field, laboratory, and/or modeling experience in biogeochemistry or hydrogeology. Ideally, the Graduate Research Assistant(s) will begin in January, 2019, but later start dates can be negotiated.
To apply, contact Ashley Helton via email (ashley.helton@uconn.edu) with the following information: CV, GPA and GRE scores, contact information for three professional references, and a brief statement of research experience/interests/career goals.
See the following links for more information on
- Ashley’s research program: www.ashleyhelton.weebly.com
- Marty’s research program: https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/martin-a-briggs?qt-staff_profile_science_products=3#qt-staff_profile_science_products
- Department of Natural Resources and the Environment: http://www.nre.uconn.edu/
- Graduate School at the University of Connecticut: http://grad.uconn.edu/
Opportunities for Undergraduate Research:
Volunteers: We are always looking for students interested in helping out in the lab and field, and volunteering is a great way to get started. Please e-mail Ashley (ashley.helton@uconn.edu) for more information.
Summer Field Technicians: We usually hire summer research assistants to help with field and lab work. Look for ads posted here and on the UConn Student Jobs board.
Academic Year Technicians: We also sometimes hire research assistants to work part time during the academic year. Again, look for ads posted here and on the UConn Student Jobs board.
Independent Research Opportunities: If you are interested in a more in-depth research experience (such as independent study credit or completing an honors thesis) please e-mail Ashley (ashley.helton@uconn.edu) for more information.
Opportunities for Graduate Research
Ashley accepts graduate students through the MS and PhD programs in Natural Resources at UConn. If you want to pursue an advanced degree and think you may be interested in studying under Ashley's direction, please review her current research and scientific publications to gain a deeper understanding of the type of research her lab conducts. Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree are strongly encouraged to contact Ashley directly via an e-mail that includes why you are interested in graduate research, specifically in Ashley's lab, your resume or CV, GPA, and GRE scores.
For some additional advice on graduate school, see Questions to ask when thinking about pursuing a PhD.
Ashley accepts graduate students through the MS and PhD programs in Natural Resources at UConn. If you want to pursue an advanced degree and think you may be interested in studying under Ashley's direction, please review her current research and scientific publications to gain a deeper understanding of the type of research her lab conducts. Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree are strongly encouraged to contact Ashley directly via an e-mail that includes why you are interested in graduate research, specifically in Ashley's lab, your resume or CV, GPA, and GRE scores.
For some additional advice on graduate school, see Questions to ask when thinking about pursuing a PhD.
