Graduate Research Assistantship: Biogeochemical and Hydrological Cycling in
Terrestrial Ecosystems. Lehigh University seeks applications for an MS or
PhD student in climate change and terrestrial ecosystem dynamics starting in
Spring 2008 or Fall 2009. Student should be interested in studying how
changes in climate, atmospheric chemistry, and land use affect terrestrial
ecosystems. We will explore the effect of both historical changes and
future scenarios of climate, CO2 fertilization and plant physiology, ozone
pollution, and land use and management on ecosystem productivity and the
hydrological response. There is also the possibility to explore
paleoclimatic issues of interest. The approach will involve computer
modeling with climate and biogeochemical models. Candidate should have
background in geologic or atmospheric sciences and skills in quantitative
modeling and computer programming. Student will take a wide-range of
courses in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department to provide the
integrated knowledge necessary to understand the Earth as a system. Support
includes tuition and an annual stipend. For more information, please
contact Dr. Benjamin Felzer, [EMAIL PROTECTED], 610 758-3536.
