The Department of Geosciences at Boise State University has a number of research opportunities for graduate students interested in shallow applied geophysics. Funding is available for students at both the Masters and PhD levels. Current projects include development of modeling, imaging, data processing, and analysis tools for applications in glacier geophysics, environmental geophysics, hydrogeophysics, paleoclimate investigations, geothermal characterization, and geohazards.
Successful applicants will join the geophysics research group at Boise State which has a growing reputation in near-surface geophysics including reflection seismology, ground-penetrating radar, electrical and electromagnetic geophysics, and engineering seismology. Boise State is a growing institution (>18,000 students) serving Idaho’s metropolitan center. As the state’s capital and business, financial and cultural center, Boise is consistently recognized as one of America’s best places to live. A favorable cost of living, coupled with moderate climate and a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities, contribute to an outstanding quality of life. A vibrant intellectual community draws from scientists at the University, regional high-tech industries, and numerous state and federal agencies.
Specific Geophysical Research Opportunities at BSU with:
- W. Barrash, Ph.D., University of Idaho, 1986, Research Professor, Hydrogeologic systems, contaminant transport, groundwater restoration, tectonics of the Pacific Northwest.
- J.H. Bradford, Ph.D., Rice University, 1999, Professor, computational geophysics, cryosphere geophysics
- L. M. Liberty, M.S., University of Wyoming, 1992, Research Professor, Seismic, radar, gravity, and magnetic imaging for structural, hydrogeologic, engineering, and environmental applications.
- Hans-Peter Marshall, Ph.D., University of Colorado, Assistant Professor, Snow Science
- P. Michaels, Ph.D., University of Utah, 1993, Associate Professor, Geophysical measurement of engineering parameters of soils, petroleum seismology, computational geophysics.
For additional information contact
Hans-Peter Marshall
Department of Geosciences
Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Boise, Idaho 83725
hpmarshall@boisestate.edu
(208) 426-1416
For application materials, go to http://earth.boisestate.edu/content/degreeprograms/graduate/