Drs. Amy Rosemond and Seth Wenger of the University of Georgia are soliciting applications for an REU position at the Coweeta LTER site for summer 2016.
This project will focus on quantifying patterns in stream temperature and examining the effects on processing rates and retention of terrestrial carbon inputs. This includes deploying temperature recorders in multiple streams in the Southern Appalachians, as well as quantifying the relationship between stream temperature and leaf decomposition. The latter part will be accomplished by using short term incubations of leaf litter from a fast-decaying species (red maple) and slower-decaying species (rhododendron) along a gradient in temperature. The position runs from June 1 to August 10 and includes a competitive stipend. Applicants must be current undergraduate students who are planning on continuing full-time enrollment fall semester, 2015. Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references to Dr. Amy Rosemond: [email protected]. The deadline for applying is Friday, April 29th.
