High Arctic Graduate Research Assistantship
Carbon and water vapor flux in response to long-term warming
A graduate student assistantship is available for a highly motivated and
qualified graduate student to carry out research in the Canadian High Arctic
as part of a NSF-funded study of arctic plant and ecosystem responses to
simulated climate change (NATEX). The focus of the project will be to
quantify growing season carbon and water vapor flux of three ecosystems
found in a polar oasis at Alexandra Fiord, Ellesmere Island (79°N, 76°W).
There also will be opportunities for the successful applicant to pursue
additional studies of interest. The project will be conducted in
collaboration with Canadian colleagues who for the past 8 years have
implemented simulated climate warming at this site as part of the ITEX
(International Tundra Experiment). This is a superb opportunity for those
that seek to develop international contacts and conduct studies in extreme
environments.
The most competitive applicants will be those who have: 1) demonstrated an
ability to work in remote field locations under challenging conditions, 2)
utilized portable photosynthesis systems, 3) published research findings and
4) are personable and able to work well independently and in a team setting.
The successful candidate will be expected to qualify for admittance to the
University of Wyoming Graduate School. Funding is currently available for
up to three years.
Please send by March 10th a letter of interest describing experiences which
are relevant to the research area, copies of any published works, and the
name, email address and phone number of three references to:
Jeff Welker
Dept. of Renewable Resources
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
82071
Please visit our web page at http://sif.uwyo.edu for further information on
our research program.