One MS or PhD study opportunity is available at the Systems Ecology
program at the Department of Coastal Sciences of the University
Southern Mississippi located at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in
Ocean Springs, Miss., on the Gulf of Mexico coast.
Our program centers on spatial modeling of hydrological cycles,
primary productivity, and nitrogen dynamics of upland ecosystems and
its links to the coastal water quality and salt marsh habitats under
the scenarios of climate change and land cover / land use (LULC)
change. The research project could include comparing the roles of
upland / coastal LULC change and accelerating sea level rise on salt
marsh migration at Mississippi Gulf Coast, or evaluating hurricanes?
impacts on nitrogen dynamics of upland / coastal forests, which leads
to the changes of nitrogen loading at the coastal waters. The research
will involve applying intensive computer model simulations integrating
with GIS and remotely sensed data (Landsat, MODIS, LiDAR etc) as well
as field work.
Successful applicants will be provided a full-time Research
Assistantship with a tuition waiver and medical benefits. Candidates
should possess a relevant BS degree with experience or MS when
applying for the PhD program. The position is available in January 2009.
Interested individuals should contact:
Dr. Wei Wu
Assistant Professor
The University of Southern Mississippi
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
703 East Beach Drive
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Tel: +1 (228) 818-8855
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
