The Coastal Plant Ecology Lab run by Dr. Zinnert and Dr. Young has MS openings for highly motivated students interested in coastal research for the fall 2017 semester.Students with interest in combining field studies and remote sensing is preferred. Our research focuses on relationships between plants and the environment on barrier islands at multiple scales. Two projects that we are currently working on include 1) biotic and abiotic effects in barrier island state change from grassland to shrubland, and 2) understanding relationships between dune topography, swale vegetation, and effects on overall barrier island function and resilience to sea-level rise. We conduct our research at the Virginia Coast Reserve Long-Term Ecological Research site (http://www.vcrlter.virginia.edu/home1/index.php). We approach research questions at a variety of spatial and temporal scales. Interested students can visit the lab webpage for more information ( www.cpel.vcu.edu).
The Coastal Plant Ecology Lab is located in the Department of Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University (http://biology.vcu.edu/) in Richmond, VA. VCU is the largest public university in Virginia. We are located in Richmond, VA on the James River, within easy reach of the Virginia coastal plain, Blue Ridge Mountains, Chesapeake Bay, and Virginia barrier islands. Applicants should apply to the VCU M.S. Program in Biology ( http://biology.vcu.edu/graduate-program/ms-program-in-biology/). The application deadline is January 15, 2017 Those who are interested or require more information should contact [email protected] to discuss the position before applying. -- Julie Zinnert, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Biology Virginia Commonwealth University 1000 West Cary Street Richmond VA 23225 www.cpel.vcu.edu cpelvcu.blogspot.com twitter.com/cpelvcu
