PhD. Student Opportunity in Grassland Restoration Ecology A fully funded PhD. student position in grassland restoration ecology is available starting in May 2013. We are looking for a dynamic individual with an MSc. degree and demonstrated research productivity in Plant Ecology, Rangeland Ecology and Management, Agroecology, or a related field. The position is co-supervised by Dr. Eric Lamb (Department of Plant Sciences, University of Saskatchewan) and Dr. Mike Schellenberg (Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada).
The research project will focus on the development and testing of native species mixes for cattle grazing and grassland restoration. Specific objectives include the evaluation of the long-term productivity of native species mixes with a focus on the factors promoting desirable persistence species within the pasture and the influence of varying weather conditions on pasture productivity and nutritional quality. There is considerable flexibility within this project for the pursuit of additional research objectives defined by the student. The successful candidate will be based in Saskatoon during the winter months and Swift Current during the summer. Fieldwork at the AAFC Brandon and Lethbridge sites will provide the opportunity to work extensively with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada staff across western Canada. To Apply: Please e-mail [email protected] with a CV and cover letter outlining your research interests and career goals. Links for more information: Eric Lamb: http://homepage.usask.ca/~egl388/index.html Department of Plant Sciences: http://agbio.usask.ca/plant-sci SPARC: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1180634963149
