The Johnson Laboratory at the University of Colorado is in search of exceptional graduate students for start in 2019!
High-elevation aquatic ecosystems are among the most vulnerable to climate change and other forms of disturbance, yet few long-term records offer sufficient resolution to characterize shifts in ecosystem structure and their underlying mechanisms. We are part of the Niwot Ridge Long-Term Ecological Research program managed by the University of Colorado, which includes one of the longest-running sampling efforts of alpine aquatic systems. Students will be directly involved in the following project: 1. Global change and aquatic ecosystems: In collaboration with the Niwot Ridge Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) program, this project is focused on lakes and reservoirs along the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Broadly, we are working to understand the short and long-term effects of climate change, nitrogen deposition and invasive species on biological interactions within these systems. The selected student would be expected to develop an MA or PhD-level project that help to advance the project’s overall goals. Please send the following in one well constructed PDF to [email protected]. Include the following information: - Cover letter - Curriculum vitae, GPA -Your general research interests, previous experience and how your will contribute to work already being pursued in the lab. -Whether you intend to apply for a MA or PhD program. - Post-graduate career plans. -Why you are specifically interested in work being done in the lab? - Whether you have applied for any external fellowships (e.g., NSF or EPA).
