Department of Biology - Program in Ecology, Behavior and Evolution Boston University
I invite applications from highly motivated students for doctoral work beginning spring or summer 2007 in the areas of biogeochemistry, forest ecology, global change biology and related fields. Applicants should be independent and highly motivated with academic research and/or field experience in general ecology, plant ecology, soil ecology, nutrient cycling or a related field. My research program covers a broad range of topics including human impacts on the global nitrogen cycle, the effect of exotic pests on forest biogeochemistry, nutrient inputs from fog to coastal ecosystems and the role of disturbances in nutrient uptake by trees. Our lab has excellent research facilities, including access to three isotope ratio mass spectrometers in our department. The initial work of the PhD student will include a focus on a USDA-NSRC funded project about atmospheric deposition and nitrogen saturation status in Class 1 Wilderness Areas of the northeastern United States. Following the completion of this project, the student is encouraged to either continue working in this area of research or to develop other ideas. I encourage prospective students to contact me ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) to discuss potential graduate projects and to set up an interview. The successful applicants will join a very broad and dynamic department and university. Formal department review of applications will begin January 15, 2007, but interested students should contact me before the application deadline. Interested students should look at the following web-sites for information: http://people.bu.edu/ptempler www.bu.edu/biology www.bu.edu/biology/graduate_programs.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pamela H. Templer, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Biology Boston University 5 Cummington Street Boston, MA 02215 phone 617-353-6978 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
