Hello, A 3-year research assistantship is available to study the role of non- structural carbohydrates in tree drought stress and defenses against bark beetle attack in the Environmental Ecology Lab (www.henrydadams.com) in the Dept. of Plant Biology, Ecology, and Evolution (http://plantbio.okstate.edu) at Oklahoma State University. Collaborate with a team of researchers from Oklahoma State University, Montana State University, and the University of New Mexico to understand the links among drought, tree physiological stress, and chemical defenses against bark beetles. Work on pinyon pine in the field at Sevilleta, NM, where we are installing a new drought experiment. More info on the overall project is here: http://www.henrydadams.com/research.html
The PhD student will lead physiology data collection and analysis, including measurement of non-structural carbohydrate concentrations. The assistantship will include training in all methods used by the project team, including visits to collaborating labs in Montana and New Mexico to learn additional techniques. Additional dissertation research could include experimentation, and data synthesis on drought-induced tree mortality and tree physiological responses to pests and pathogens, depending on the interests of the student. Funding after the third year is available through teaching assistantships. For full consideration, plan to submit your application by 10/31/2018, however later applications may be considered. This position is available for a start date as early as January 2019. Contact Dr. Henry Adams, [email protected], for more information. In your email, please include brief description of your research interests, experience, and career goals, and attach a CV or resume. More info on the position can be found here: http://www.henrydadams.com/join_us.html Thanks, Henry Adams
