Grad Student Position Details
Project Title
Bioinoculants and Greenhouse Gases (GHG) Emissions Reduction in Annual Crops.
Degree Program
MSc
Supervisor
Guillermo, Hernandez Ramirez
Professorial Rank
Professor
Department
Renewable Resources
Project Start Date
09/01/2025
Project Description
This project will examine the greenhouse gas fluxes, focus on N2O, CO2, and CH4, from wheat, peas, and canola fields with and without applying bioinoculant. We will use static closed chamber techniques in replicated plots and experimental sites located in Central Alberta. In addition of temporal flux protocols, intense controlled experiments and laboratory analyses will be also conducted. Ancillary measurements will include soil available N as ammonium and nitrate concentrations, soil pH, soil moisture and temperature, and functional genomics. Collaborative research will be translated into applications for producers. This information will help producers make data-driven decision-making to build resilience and sustainability in farming systems.
We are seeking for a responsible student interested in the project.
Initial requirements:
Knowledge of soils, plants, carbon and nitrogen cycling
Proactive, flexible, dedicated, well-centered, responsible
Open to undertake scientific approaches and to engage intense numerical analyses, data interpretation and writing up of findings, and publications.
Other key assets:
A teamwork aptitude ─ ability to work independently and with others,
A desire to deliver, share and present results in public,
Computer skills,
A 3.3 GPA or better, and
A valid driver license and clean driving record/abstract.
For this project, the selected MSc or PhD student will be based at UAlberta campus in Edmonton to complete coursework requirements and laboratory measurements. This collaborative research project entails recurrent day trips for field activities within 200 Km distance from Edmonton.
Please e-mail transcripts (scanned unofficial copy), CV, a letter describing any research experience and interests (1-page), and a list of three references.
Annual stipend: CAD 33,000, with a typical period of 24 months for MSc, or 48 months for PhD.
Keywords: Soil, Greenhouse Gases, N2O, CO2, CH4, Bioinoculation, Wheat, Peas, and Canola
Contact Information: ghernand@ualberta.ca
Additional Information
University of Alberta is consistently rated as one of the top 4 universities in Canada, and one of the top 100 universities worldwide. Located in Alberta’s capital city, Edmonton (population of one million people), University of Alberta provides a dynamic mixture of a large research intensive university, urban culture and recreation. More than 46,000 students (including 8,400 graduate students) from across Canada and 144 other countries participate in nearly 400 programs and 18 faculties.
Website
https://www.ualberta.ca/agriculture-life-environment-sciences/about-us/contact-us/facultylecturer-directory/guillermo-hernandez-ramirez
https://www.ualberta.ca/agriculture-life-environment-sciences/programs/graduate-programs/prospective-students/renewable-resources
Keywords
Soil, Greenhouse Gases, N2O, CO2, CH4, Bioinoculation, Wheat, Peas, and Canola
Contact Email
ghernand@ualberta.ca
Other contact information
Project Website
Stipend Amount/year
$ 33,000.00