Hello all, Please see below for a Ph.D. opportunity at Cornell University. Please contact Jenny Kao-Kniffin <[email protected]> for details.
Sean Berthrong Research Assistantship in Urban Ecosystem Ecology, Cornell University Pre-application deadline: December 1st, 2011 We are inviting applications for a Ph.D. position in urban ecosystem ecology at Cornell Universitys Department of Horticulture. The Ph.D. student will be working in the laboratory of Dr. Jenny Kao-Kniffin < http://www.hort.cornell.edu/kao-kniffin/lab/>, investigating plant-microbial controls on the biogeochemistry of urban landscapes. The doctoral student will conduct research on carbon cycling linked to nitrogen mineralization across different vegetation covers and management techniques in residential, park, and institutional settings. Prior coursework and research experience in soil ecology, plant ecology, biogeochemistry, ecological modeling, or soil microbiology is strongly recommended. Please send pre-applications consisting of: 1) a cover letter explaining why you are interested in joining the lab and grad school, 2) your curriculum vitae, and 3) a copy of your B.S and/or M.S. transcripts by December 1st to Jenny Kao-Kniffin <[email protected]>
