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We are a research group at the University of Arizona, Tucson, located in the beautiful Southern Arizona Sonoran Desert. The lab is based in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment, is located within the BIO5 Institute, is a part of the Ecosystem Genomics Initiative that seeks to discover the emergent properties and processes of ecosystems, and major components of our research are conducted at Biosphere 2.
The Meredith Research Group is interdisciplinary and collaborative. Our team members hail from diverse disciplines (i.e., atmospheric chemistry, ecology, microbiology, biochemistry, agronomy, engineering) and work constructively together on research, writing, and career development. If this sounds like a good fit for you, consider applying to the following opportunities.
Open positions:
Open postdoc position: Field measurements of hydrogen (H2) uptake by soil– University of Arizona
We seek a Postdoctoral Research Associate on a new NSF project to improve understanding of the atmospheric H2 soil sink and its response to H2 emissions. The postdoc will help generate continuous H2 soil flux and profile measurements at two NEON field sites to generate critically needed data on the sensitivity of the H2 soil sink to natural and anthropogenic drivers. The position integrates collaborations with atmospheric modelers, microbiologists, and industry partners, providing excellent exposure to multiple career paths and interdisciplinary approaches.
The University of Arizona has been recognized for innovative work-life programs. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! For more information about working at the University of Arizona, please click here.
Minimum requirements: PhD in related science field with sufficient technical research experience with demonstrated scientific accomplishments including publication of research results in peer-reviewed journals. Experience with analytical instrumentation and field work in some capacity.
Apply:
https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/23856?c=arizona
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req23856 at https://talent.arizona.edu/
Deadline: September 30 for full consideration (position open until filled)
Contact: Dr. Laura Meredith laurameredith@arizona.edu
Open PhD position: We will consider applicants for PhD starting Fall 2026 to focus on the microbiological indicators and drivers of the soil H2 sink on the same NSF project listed above. PhD students can enroll in any of the following programs at UA: School of Natural Resources and the Environment, Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or Genetics GIDP.
Contact: Dr. Laura Meredith laurameredith@arizona.edu with any questions
The Meredith Research Group is currently seeking undergraduate students from the Summer 2026 UofA Undergraduate Biology Research Program. Undergraduates will get experience working out in a field environment at the Maricopa Agricultural Center. Research opportunities could include working with state-of-the-art instrumentation and soil gas measurement platforms, data management, learning how to recover and extract soil samples along with respective nucleic acids, and more.
Please send inquiries to Dr. Laura Meredith (laurameredith@email.arizona.edu)
Postdoctoral programs:
Potential postdocs are strongly encouraged to pursue funding opportunities such as those listed below.
NSF POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS IN BIOLOGY (PRFB)
NSF EAR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
JAMES S. MCDONNEL FOUNDATION POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN COMPLEX SYSTEMS
L’ORÉAL USA FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE PROGRAM
NOAA CLIMATE AND GLOBAL CHANGE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
Graduate students programs:
Graduate students interested in the lab should apply through the School of Natural Resources and the Environment (SNRE). Other avenues for graduate students include Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences and the Genetics Graduate Interdisciplinary Program (GIDP). Potential graduate students are strongly encouraged to pursue funding opportunities including those listed below.
UA BRIDGES Graduate Research Fellowships — Will be available to students interested in starting Fall 2022.
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship
Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowships
Graduate Professional Student Council Award (up to $750)
Undergraduate programs:
Undergraduate researchers are important members of our research group. Students participate through the programs listed below, for course credit, or through paid positions based on availability. Undergraduates are encouraged to present their research at regional and national conferences.
UA Undergraduate Biology Research Program
Biosphere 2 NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program
UA Honors College Biosphere 2 Internships
UA Arizona Space Grant Undergraduate Internships
High School Students:
KEYS Research InternshipPlease send inquiries to Dr. Laura Meredith (laurameredith@email.arizona.