The Rowe lab at the University of New Hampshire is looking for a PhD student to participate on an NSF-funded interdisciplinary project examining herbivore effects on ecosystem function. This is a field intensive project conducting mark-recapture surveys on voles and lemmings in Alaska with sites on the Seward Peninsula, in the northern foothills of the Brooks Range (i.e., Arctic LTER site at Toolik Lake), and on the arctic coastal plain near Barrow. Research will focus on population density, home range, and resource use with flexibility to explore related questions based on student interest.
An MS degree in biology, ecology, natural resources, or related field is preferred, though applicants without an MS degree, but with relevant research experience, will be considered. Field experience is desirable, especially familiarity live-trapping small mammals. Applicants must be able to begin in May 2017. Prospective students are encouraged to email Rebecca Rowe ([email protected]) a brief summary of their research interests and experiences as well as a CV (including GPA and GRE scores), in advance of applying to the program. Additional information about the Rowe lab can be found at: http://www.unh.edu/rowe_lab/. The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment (http://www.nre.unh.edu/) is part of an interdepartmental Ph.D. program in Natural Resources & Earth Systems Science (NRESS). The program has an emphasis on interdisciplinary training in environmental and earth sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and policy. Details about the program and the application process can be found at: http://www.unh.edu/nressphd/. The University of New Hampshire is a Research-I, Land, Sea and Space Grant University recognized both nationally and internationally for research excellence in ecology, environmental science, geosciences and forestry. Located in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire, members of the UNH community enjoy the high quality of life and beautiful natural surroundings the region provides.
