We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated graduate student to pursue a PhD through the Graduate Degree Program in Ecology (GDPE) at Colorado State University. The student will be housed at the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, and will work under the advisorship of Dr. Matthew Wallenstein, in collaboration with Drs. Rich Conant, and Eldor Paul. The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory is located in Fort Collins, Colordo, and is an active hub of innovative, interdisciplinary research in ecosystem studies and sustainability. Through participation in the GDPE, the student will be exposed to the broad range of ecological research throughout the University.
The initial work of this student will focus on a newly funded project to investigate the interactive effects of climate warming and altered precipitation on soil organic matter decomposition and microbial activity. The student will utilize a combination of soil chemical and biological techniques to analyze soil samples to be collected from a new climate change experiment located near Boston, MA (The Boston Area Climate Experiment). The interests of the principal investigators include soil microbial ecology, genomics, proteomics, biogeochemistry, and soil organic matter dynamics. We expect to admit one student for Fall 2007, and it may be possible to begin research this summer. Experience with analytical techniques including mass spectrometry, chromatography, or genomic techniques is desirable, but not required. Previous research experience is also desirable. Interested students are encouraged to respond to Dr. Matthew Wallenstein ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) for more information as soon as possible. Please provide a CV or resume in your initial correspondence.
