The Global Change Ecology Lab at the University of Alabama is seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. student to work on a long-term project within Everglades National Park, studying alterations in freshwater inputs and salt water intrusion. The student will have the opportunity to work with a multi-institutional group, including scientists from Florida International University, the Florida Coastal Everglades Long-term Ecological Research site, Pennsylvania Stata University, and the U.S. Park Service. The student will develop their own research foci within the scope of this long-term project, such as individual plant responses to anthropogenic pressures, regional biogeochemical modeling, or other areas related to the applicant’s interest.
The applicant should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (but a master’s degree is preferred) in ecology, atmospheric sciences, atmospheric chemistry or related field. A strong quantitative background is also required, with preference given to those with programming experience in R and/or SAS. The project is fully funded and includes: competitive stipend, tuition waiver and health insurance, with a projected start date of August 2018. Interested candidates should contact Gregory Starr ([email protected]) and send a CV, letter of interest, research statement, and if possible a writing sample.
