PhD/MSc positions available: Biodiversity/Ecosystem Functioning on Green Roofs
We are seeking highly motivated students for graduate work on the ecosystem functioning of green roofs. Green roofs are constructed ecosystems that provide a variety of services that are greatly affected by plant species composition. We are examining green roofs from the perspective of biodiversity/ecosystem functioning theory. Potential projects could include prediction of green roof performance from plant traits, invasibility of roof plant communities, coexistence mechanisms, and mechanisms of overyielding in green roof ecosystem performance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in at least one of the following or a related field: community ecology, ecosystem ecology, soil ecology, plant ecophysiology. Applicants should be interested in ecological theory and have strong quantitative skills. Please contact Dr. Jeremy Lundholm [email protected] for more details. Jeremy Lundholm, Ph.D. Associate Professor Biology/Environmental Studies Saint Mary's University Halifax, NS B3H 3C3 Canada 902-420-5506 <http://husky1.smu.ca/~jlundholm/about.htm> http://husky1.smu.ca/~jlundholm/about.htm
