PhD opportunities at Drexel University
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PhD opportunities in volcanology are now available at Drexel University (Philadelphia, USA), starting Fall 2015. Successful applicants would work with Prof. Loyc Vanderkluysen in the Department of Biodiversity, Earth & Environmental Science. Specific areas of research include volcanic gas remote sensing and monitoring, origin and emplacement of large igneous provinces, and volcano thermal remote sensing. These opportunities are supported by departmental assistantships, and external funding sources.
Students interested in the volcanology group at Drexel can contact me directly at loyc@xxxxxxxxxx. I would also be happy to answer your questions in person at the upcoming Fall meeting of AGU in San Francisco.
Application deadline: December 1, 2014
Required materials: online application, all college/university transcripts, GRE, 500 words essay, a résumé, 2 letters of recommendation, the TOEFL (if necessary), and an I-20 application form (for foreign applicants). Application website: http://drexel.edu/grad/apply
About the department: The BEES Department is the result of Drexel’s recent partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences. Founded in 1812, the Academy is America's oldest natural history museum. For 200 years, the Academy has carried out its mission to encourage and cultivate the sciences, exploring the remarkable diversity of our natural world and sharing these discoveries with the public through innovative exhibits, publications, and educational programming. The mission of the Department is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the environment through interdisciplinary scientific education and research.
About Philadelphia: Drexel’s urban campus is located in the heart of Philadelphia, the 5th largest city in the United States. Rich in history, and teeming with art and culture, it is one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan spots in America. http://www.drexel.edu/about/philadelphia/
Loÿc Vanderkluysen
Assistant Professor
Biodiversity, Earth & Environmental Science
Drexel University
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