Ph.D. opportunities in Mediterranean river ecosystems (See corrected url below)
The Stella Lab at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF), Syracuse, NY is currently seeking a Ph.D. student to conduct research on riparian ecology in Mediterranean climate ecosystems (http://www.esf.edu/fnrm/stella/ <http://www.esf.edu/fnrm/stella/> ). Riparian zones in these regions are sustained by flooding regimes and other physical factors that affect water availability to organisms. Rigorously quantifying these relationships allows us to identify where ecological processes are still functioning versus areas where processes are so impaired that more intensive interventions would be required for successful restoration. Field work for this project will focus on Fremont cottonwood populations on the Sacramento River in California. The student will start field work in the summer of 2010 and course work in the fall of 2010. Qualifications: I am seeking a motivated, creative and independent student interested in riparian ecology and the physical/biological linkages in stream ecosystems. M.S. degree or undergraduate honors thesis in biology, ecology, environmental science or a related field is required. Applicants should have field experience, strong quantitative skills, a good academic record, and excellent writing ability. Applicants experienced with GIS, tree coring, and/or ecological modeling are especially encouraged to apply. Interested students should contact me directly ([email protected]) and apply to the graduate program in Forest and Natural Resources Management at SUNY-ESF (http://www.esf.edu/fnrm/ <http://www.esf.edu/fnrm/> ), preferably by March 1, 2010 (or until the position is filled). In contacting me, please send CV, sample publications (if available), reference contact information, and a brief description of your research interests and qualifications.
