Graduate Research Assistantship Available Influences of herbivory on treeline under changing climate Department of Geography Texas A&M University
We are seeking a highly motivated student to assist with an NSF funded project investigating the interrelations of herbivory on mountain birch establishment above the current treeline in the mountains of northern Sweden. The approach used will rely heavily on field collected data and dendroecological methods. Applicants with interests and/or experience with tree-ring research who are interested in pursuing either a masters or doctoral degree are encouraged to apply. Duties associated with the position will take place both in the field and in the laboratory. The Texas A&M Geography Department has a strong biogeography program that focuses on plant ecology and human/environment interactions. The Department also has strengths in Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing. Students seeking training in biogeography and plant ecology will find an extensive network of faculty on the A&M campus is a variety of supporting programs (e.g. Rangeland Ecology and Management, Forest Science, Entomology, Wildlife & Fisheries Science). Texas A&M also has a large group of faculty interested in Arctic and Antarctic issues (http://cresp.tamu.edu). For further information, please contact: David Cairns e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- David M. Cairns Associate Professor Department of Geography Texas A & M University College Station, TX 77843-3147 (979) 845-2783 (voice) (979) 862-4487 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
