We are seeking a student to fill an MSc position in an ongoing investigation of carbon cycling in agroforestry systems. The successful candidate will participate in a project that aims to understand the controls on carbon storage and sequestration, and greenhouse gas emissions in agroforestry systems across different climatic regions in Alberta. Extensive field work will be involved. The project is in collaboration with Scott Chang, Edward Bork, and Cameron Carlyle in the departments of Renewable Resources, and Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Funding is provided by the Agriculture Greenhouse Gases Program of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
More project details can be found here: http://www.rr.ualberta.ca/Research/AGGP.aspx Persons with an education or training in biogeochemistry, ecology, forestry, soil science, global change biology or other related areas are encouraged to apply. The ability to communicate effectively in English with diverse groups of people is essential. You must be highly motivated, able to work independently but at the same time be a good team player. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is mandatory. Funding is available for two years and a competitive stipend will be provided. In addition to working within the project, independent lines of research in associated areas can be accommodated. The position is located at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. It is preferable that the successful candidate start their program in May of 2013 or start their laboratory and fieldwork in May 2013 while applying to the graduate program at the University of Alberta for the fall of 2013. To be considered, please email a copy of your curriculum vitae, transcripts (scanned transcripts are fine at this time), recent TOEFL scores if appropriate, names and contact details of two references, and a research statement by email to: [email protected] Cameron N. Carlyle Assistant Professor, Rangeland Ecology Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2P5e
