Position: Ph.D. position in forest climate change biogeochemistry. Application Deadline: March 1, 2013
Potential Start Date: Summer 2013 Project: The goal of the Northern Forest mesocosm climate change experiment is to quantify how climate warming will alter the ability of forests to retain and store C and nutrients such as nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P). The ability of forests to retain C and nutrients has important consequences for climate change mitigation, soil fertility and water quality. This position is funded to examine cabon and nutrient losses and retention in mesocosm soils and plant biomass, with a focus on microbial/soil processes. Responsibilities: The student will be work to quantify and potentially model carbon/nutrient storage and fluxes. Duties will include writing a study plan, implementing sampling protocols, analyzing data, supervising technicians/undergraduate assistants, and preparing publications and presentations for scientific and lay audiences. Qualifications: The student should demonstrate a strong interest in biogeochemistry and climate change ecosystem ecology and have a BS/MS in ecology, environmental science, plant and soil science or a related field. In some cases, related work experience may substitute for prior academic experience. Experience with field or lab work, including microbial and soil analyses is highly desirable. Preference will be given to students with strong quantitative and modeling skills, including statistical analyses and programming in R. Application: Interested applicants should submit the following: letter of interest, names and contact information of three references and CV to Dr. Carol Adair. Applicants will need to apply to the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources (RSENR) Graduate School before final acceptance (http://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/graduate-application-process) Full ad available at http://adairlab.weebly.com/ Carol Adair, Assistant Professor RSENR, University of Vermont [email protected], 802.656.2907 http://adairlab.weebly.com/ http://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/cadair/
