An NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates summer fellowship is available to study the impacts of climate change on plant communities in the Pacific Northwest. The undergraduate researcher will work in Dr. HilleRisLambers lab (University of Washington, Seattle), with field work conducted at Mt. Rainier National Park.
Broad research topics include the relationship between tree growth and climate, the determinants of range limits, plant-pollinator interactions as mediated by phenology, and the effects of climate and soil conditions on high elevation plants. The REU will contribute to this ongoing NSF funded research as well as execute in an independent research project on the importance of competition, facilitation and climate in determining the performance of subalpine fir (a tree species that determines treeline in many western Washington mountains). A stipend of $2000/month will be provided, with travel, housing and food while in the field covered. Dates: mid-June to mid-September (some flexibility). To be eligible, you must be a US citizen or permanent resident currently working towards a Bachelor's degree in a related field. To apply, please 1) fill out an informational survey on the following website (https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/jhrl/163420), where you will be asked to provide the name and contact information of two references; and 2) send a CV/resume and unofficial transcript to [email protected] (with the words 2012 Summer REU position in the subject header). For more information on research conducted in the lab, please see the following website: http://protist.biology.washington.edu/oikos/Index.html. Review of applications will start April 17th, and decisions will be made by early May. For questions, please email [email protected].
