Hello all, I am seeking a motivated individual with interests in the hidden part of forest ecology - tree roots! Root connections between trees can significantly affect forest dynamics and tree growth. This projects aims to determine root grafting frequency in balsam fir stands and its effect on stand dynamics in the boreal forest of western Quebec. A two-year scholarship is offered ($16,000Cnd/yr).
The successful candidate for this project will use hydraulic excavation and dendrochronology to reconstruct root grafting history and links with tree growth. The position will be hosted at Universite du Quebec en Abitibi-Temiscamingue (www.uqat.ca<http://www.uqat.ca>), within the Forest Research Institute, under the supervision of Annie DesRochers (http://www.cef-cfr.ca/index.php?n=Membres.AnnieDesRochers ). Start date is summer term (May) or Fall term (September). Interested candidates should send their C.V., university transcripts and a motivation letter to annie.desroch...@uqat.ca. Annie DesRochers, PhD Professeur-Chercheure Institut de Recherche sur les Forêts Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue 341 Principale Nord Amos, Qc, Canada, J9T2L8 Tel:1-819-732-8809<tel:1-819-732-8809> ext 8327 Fax: 1-819-797-4727 Email: annie.desroch...@uqat.ca<mailto:annie.desroch...@uqat.ca>
