The Holdo lab at the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia seeks to recruit a Master’s or Ph.D. student to join an NSF-funded project examining the factors limiting savanna tree recruitment at multiple spatial scales in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. The Holdo lab focuses on understanding the dynamics of tree cover and tree-grass interactions in tropical savannas using a combination of tools, including observational datasets, field experiments and modeling, with an emphasis on model-data integration. The selected student will be encouraged to develop an independent study within the general theme of the project. Interested candidates are should contact Ricardo Holdo at [email protected], and are encouraged to visit the lab website (http://holdo.ecology.uga.edu/) to become familiar with research in the lab. The Odum School of Ecology provides an exciting, dynamic environment for pursuing a graduate degree in ecology, and Athens, GA, known for its lively downtown and highly-rated music scene, and is a fantastic place to live and study. Please note that applications and supporting materials are due soon, on Dec 1, 2016 (see http://www.ecology.uga.edu/admissions.php? Graduate_Application_Information-3/ for information on how to apply).
