Graduate Opportunities 1. Linking hydrological processes to biotic indicators in a large regional forest
We are seeking a Ph.D. student to work as part of a multidisciplinary team on an NSERC (Canada)- funded strategic research program in the area of Healthy Environments and Ecosystems. The successful applicant will be working with academics and government scientists interested in hydrology, soil science and avian ecology, as well as with land managers. The student will examine the linkages between forest types and soils, hydrological conditions and invertebrate and avian biodiversity in a large forested landscape in south-central Ontario, Canada. The goal of this project is to understand how forest soil chemistry, insect and avian biodiversity and tree growth respond to climate-change induced variation in soil moisture. Experience in forest ecology and/or ornithology is essential. Strong quantitative skills are required. The graduate position would be based at Trent University as part of the Environmental and Life Sciences (ELS) Graduate Program. Financial support will be provided through a combination of research and teaching assistantships. Interested candidates should have a M.Sc. or equivalent degrees in environmental science and/or biology and have demonstrated ability to develop and conduct independent scientific research. The student should hold a valid driver's license. For more information on the ELS graduate program at Trent University please see http://www.trentu.ca/els/. For more information about the position contact Dr. Erica Nol ([email protected]) or Dr. Shaun Watmough ([email protected]). 2. Effects of group selection silviculture on forest-breeding birds We are seeking a Ph.D. student to work as part of a larger team on an Ontario Centres of Excellence funded project in the forest sector. The successful applicant will be working with academics and government scientists interested in the impacts of forestry on biodiversity in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario. The goal of this project is to assess the impacts of experimental group selection silviculture on forest birds. The student will be able to choose the target species and will incorporate impacts on the species food, habitat and reproductive success. Fieldwork will be based at the comfortable Wildlife Research Station in Algonquin Park where many other researchers in a variety of fields are also conducting both basic and applied research. Experience in ornithology and field ecology is essential. Strong quantitative skills are an asset. The graduate position would be based at Trent University as part of the Environmental and Life Sciences (ELS) Graduate Program. Financial support will be provided through a combination of research and teaching assistantships. Interested candidates should hold a M.Sc. or equivalent degrees in biology or environmental science and have demonstrated ability to develop and conduct independent scientific research. The student should hold a valid driver's license. For more information on the ELS graduate program at Trent University please see http://www.trentu.ca/els/. For more information about the position contact Dr. Erica Nol ([email protected]) or Dr. Dawn Burke ([email protected]). Both above positions would ideally begin between January and September 2009. For consideration, please submit a letter of intent, a c.v., and the contact information for 3 references to: Dr. Erica Nol Department of Biology and Conservation and Ecology Group, Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Program 1600 West Bank Drive Trent University Peterborough, ON K9J 7B8 [email protected] http://www.trentu.ca/biology/people_nol.php
