PhD Assistantship Vernal pool restoration Institution: State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry Location: Syracuse, New York
Description: The Research Assistant will participate in a collaborative project between SUNY-ESF and the Upper Susquehanna Coalition to address (1) whether constructed pools represent population sinks or sources to amphibian production at the landscape scale, (2) patterns of assembly of aquatic communities in constructed pools in relation to pool characteristics, (3) effects of pool construction on plant communities and tree growth, and (4) whether pool construction interacts with hydrological processes of the adjacent forest. Study site is in Tully, New York, where some 50 pools will be constructed after baseline studies are completed in spring and summer of 2009; dissertation will focus on response to construction in biotic communities of both created and pre-existing natural pools. Matriculation is through the Department of Environmental and Forest Biology at SUNY-ESF. Qualifications: (1) MS degree in ecology, conservation biology, or related field; (2) broad interests in restoration ecology; (3) strong undergrad GPA and GRE Verbal + Quantitative scores; (4) able to start field work approximately 15 May 2009. Salary: $18,000-20,000 for four years, plus tuition and benefits Last Date to apply: March 1, 2009 Contact: Dr. James P. Gibbs E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 315-470-6764
