Undergraduate research opportunity
November 19, 2021
Help study the release of meta(loids) in contaminated soil sediments
The Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN) is now accepting applications for an undergraduate research opportunity in environmental soil chemistry. University of Delaware students with an interest in soil chemistry, sea level rise and climate change are encouraged to apply.
Climate change induced sea-level rise (SLR) and increased frequency and intensity of storm surges can result in movement of the saltwater-freshwater interface inward from the coast, increasing salinity of soils. Coastal sediments are also subject to episodes of sediment resuspension due to a combination of SLR-induced flooding, waves, and currents. However, the influence of such disturbances on sediment chemistry and the release of pollutants is poorly understood. Students selected to work on this project will have the opportunity to help the Environmental Soil Chemistry Lab investigate the cycling and mobility of sediment-bound metal(loid)s Fe and As facing resuspension and saltwater intrusion.
The student will be a member of the multi-institutional 2021-2022 Project WiCCED undergraduate research cohort, funded by the National Science Foundation. In addition to research responsibilities the student will be expected to attend related professional development events, including but not limited to career retreats, communication workshops and end of the year symposia.
Compensation for this opportunity will be in the form of a $4500 student stipend. DENIN highly encourages individuals historically unrepresented in STEM, including race/ethnicity, gender identity, socio-economic, status, veterans, or 1st generation college to apply.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and unofficial academic transcript to Yolanda Williams-Bey at yolanda@udel.edu no later than 5 p.m. on Nov. 29, 2021.
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