Ph.D. Opportunity in Small Mammal Biodiversity at the University of New Hampshire
I am currently accepting graduate students interested in the community ecology, landscape ecology and historical ecology of small mammals. Applicants should be independent and highly motivated. Previous field and/or research experience (e.g., Masters Degree or independent research experience) is preferred. Current research in our lab examines the impact of climate change and human land use on species' distributions and community dynamics, and the processes shaping patterns of diversity along environmental and disturbance gradients. We address these topics using a combination of historical museum records, field surveys and experiments, and GIS. Further information can be found at: http://www.nre.unh.edu/rebecca-j-rowe and http://home.utah.edu/~u0547417/. Future work will include projects focused on both the New England region and the Great Basin. The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment (http://www.nre.unh.edu/) is part of an interdepartmental Ph.D. program in Natural Resources & Earth Systems Science (NRESS). The program has an emphasis on interdisciplinary training in environmental and earth sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and policy. Details about the program and the application process can be found at: http://www.unh.edu/nressphd/. The University of New Hampshire is a Research-I, Land, Sea and Space Grant University recognized both nationally and internationally for research excellence in ecology, environmental science, geosciences and forestry. Located in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire, members of the UNH community enjoy the high quality of life and beautiful natural surroundings the region provides. Interested individuals should email me, Rebecca Rowe, at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> with the subject line: Prospective PhD Student. Please attach a single pdf document that includes a brief description of your research interests and why you would like to join the lab, a CV (including GPA and GRE scores), a scanned copy of your transcript, and contact information for three references. Note that applications for Fall 2012 admission to the NRESS program must be submitted by January 15th, 2012.
