A PhD opportunity in the Forest Health lab is available in the Dept. of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State University. Research associated with this position will focus on building a comprehensive evaluation of wild pollinator biodiversity in rangeland and grassland habitats of Colorado, evaluating linkages between plant and pollinator functional traits, and assessing the effects of biotic and abiotic disturbances on pollinator abundance and functional diversity. Project data will be used to develop research publications, guide ecosystem management, and develop online calculator tools for natural resource managers. The successful candidate will have strong quantitative, writing, and field skills. Field work for this project is set to begin July 2017 with formal coursework beginning in fall semester 2017, so interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants with MS-level research experience and/or experience in pollinator identification or Python programming are preferred. Interested candidates please send a CV and statement of interest to Seth Davis ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>).
