Stream Ecosystem Management/GIS/Remote Sensing The Appalachian Lab, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) has an opening for one graduate student (MSc or PhD in exceptional cases) to work on a project at the interface of geomorphology, ecology, and public policy. We would like to admit a student who is interested in studying the landscape effects of urbanization on stream ecosystems, including effective protection and management strategies. Student support has been secured through a fellowship from Maryland Sea Grant (http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/programs/research/fellows/). In the State of Maryland, stream restoration and protection is gaining considerable attention as practices for reducing nutrient and sediment discharge into the Chesapeake Bay. In recent work, researchers at UMCES have developed remote sensing and GIS tools for measuring the impact of urbanization on stream burial extent. However, tools are needed to aid management of remaining stream resources and to help in determining the most effective policies regulating future urbanization. For this task, AL-UMCES has partnered with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. To apply to join this effort, please submit a resume and research statement to Dr. Andrew Elmore ([email protected]). The student would be enrolled through the Marine Estuarine and Environmental Science (MEES) graduate program at the University of Maryland. Applications are due immediately and will be filled when an acceptable candidate has been identified to start either summer or fall semester 2009. This ad is also posted at http://www.al.umces.edu/about/employment.htm
