Graduate Research Assistantship in
Climate Change and Forest Carbon Dynamics
Department of Forest Resources
and Environmental Conservation
Virginia Tech
The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at
Virginia Tech is seeking applicants for a USDA-funded PhD-level graduate
research assistantship with an expected start date of fall of 2013.
Research will focus on understanding the different biotic contributions
(i.e., heterotrophs vs. autotrophs) to soil respiration in response to
climate change and forest management. This research is part of a large,
multi-institution, multi-disciplinary research program broadly aimed at
managing forests to increase carbon sequestration; increase efficiency
of nitrogen and other fertilizer inputs; and adapt forest management
approaches to increase forest resilience and sustainability under
variable climates. For more information on the larger project, visit
pinemap.org.
Research assistantships include a full tuition waiver, benefits, and a
competitive annual stipend including summer support (~$21,000 -
$22,000). For more information on the graduate program in the
Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at
Virginia Tech, please visit: www.frec.vt.edu.
Interested students should contact:
Dr. Brian D. Strahm
Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation
228 Cheatham Hall (0324)
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-8627
brian.str...@vt.edu
soils.frec.vt.edu
and/or
Dr. John R. Seiler
Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation
228 Cheatham Hall (0324)
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-5461
jsei...@vt.edu
dendro.cnre.vt.edu
