Soil Physics
Welcome to the home page for the Oklahoma State University Soil Physics program. Here you can learn about our research and teaching activities and access information related to the discipline of soil physics.
For additional information contact:
Tyson Ochsner
405-744-3627
Summer Research Internships:
The Dep. of Plant and Soil Sciences at Oklahoma State University seeks two highly-motivated, full-time, undergraduate research interns to assist in field and laboratory research related to soil moisture, hydrology, and bioenergy. The internship period is from May 10 through August 13, 2010. Interns will travel as a team around the State collecting soil samples from Oklahoma Mesonet sites (www.mesonet.org). Additional duties will include assisting with soil and vegetation sampling locally in support of a new SMAP in situ sensor testbed (http://smap.jpl.nasa.gov/); laboratory analysis of soil physical properties; and field work in support of bioenergy research projects (http://bioenergycenter.okstate.edu/).
Interns will gain valuable experience in soil sampling, vegetation sampling, and soil physical analysis. They will see firsthand the huge diversity of soils, landscapes, and ecosystems across Oklahoma. Interns will earn a salary commensurate with their skills and experience. Students majoring in Plant and Soil Sciences, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Ecology and Management, or Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, and willingness to work under challenging field conditions. Experience operating farm machinery and driving large pickup trucks is preferable. Applicants should send their resume and an e-mail describing their research interests to Tyson Ochsner, tyson.ochsner@okstate.edu. Application deadline is March 1, 2010.
