Graduate Research Assistantship Available
Influences of Herbivory on Treeline Under Changing Climate
Department of Geography
Texas A&M University
For further information, please contact:
David Cairns
E-mail: cairns [at] tamu.edu
The Department of Geography at Texas A&M University is seeking a highly
motivated student to assist with an NSF-funded project investigating the
interrelations of herbivory on mountain birch establishment above the
current treeline in the mountains of northern Sweden.
The approach used will rely heavily on field collected data and
dendroecological methods. Applicants with interests and/or experience
with tree-ring research who are interested in pursuing either a masters
or doctoral degree are encouraged to apply. Duties associated with the
position will take place both in the field and in the laboratory.
The Texas A&M Geography Department has a strong biogeography program
that focuses on plant ecology and human/environment interactions. The
department also has strengths in geographic information science and
remote sensing. Students seeking training in biogeography and plant
ecology will find an extensive network of faculty on the A&M campus is a
variety of supporting programs (e.g., Rangeland Ecology and Management,
Forest Science, Entomology, Wildlife and Fisheries Science). Texas A&M
also has a large group of faculty interested in Arctic and Antarctic
issues (http://cresp.tamu.edu).
For further information, please contact:
David Cairns
E-mail: cairns [at] tamu.edu