Forest Ecophysiology (PhD) Colorado State University, Graduate Degree Program in Ecology
Seeking a highly motivated PhD student to participate in an interdisciplinary study on the role of precipitation manipulation in woodland productivity, ecosystem carbon balance, and tree mortality starting as soon as possible. The PhD student will measure and model plant respiration, estimate canopy photosynthesis for the piñon, juniper and the understory, collaborate with the entire research team, and develop an independent project within the context of the study. The field site is at Sevilleta Long Term Ecological Research site in New Mexico ( http://sev.lternet.edu/). This is a collaborative project with Will Pockman at the University of New Mexico (http://www.unm.edu/~pockman/) and Nate McDowell at Los Alamos National Laboratory ( http://climateresearch.lanl.gov/) on a study of precipitation impacts on piñon-juniper woodlands (http://per.ornl.gov/McDowell.html). Desired attributes and experience: a Masters degree in ecology, biology, or environmental sciences; and the ability to write well, problem solve, and finish tasks. Experience in the field and lab, especially with ecophysiology equipment, and quantitative skills would also be helpful. Interested potential students should contact Mike Ryan ([EMAIL PROTECTED], 970-498-1012, http://lamar.colostate.edu/~mryan/index.htm) to learn more about the position and CSU.
