Graduate Assistantships in Global Change and Forest Dynamics, University of Denver
The Martin lab (duforestecology.weebly.com) invites applications at the Ph.D. or M.S. level to the University of Denver graduate program in Biology, Ecology and Evolution in the Department of Biological Sciences (du.edu/nsm/departments/biologicalsciences/index.html).
We welcome inquiries from candidates interested in how global environmental change is influencing tree demography and forest dynamics across spatial and temporal scales. Observational and experimental studies in the field will be used to build quantitative models of plant-environment relationships and to explore scenarios of forest dynamics under changing conditions; e.g. climate change influences on recruitment, whole-plant carbon budgets in invasive species ecology, and how drought and warming are impacting tree species biochemistry and physiology. Opportunities exist for projects in the montane forests of the Rocky Mountains or the tropical montane forests in the Caribbean. Projects will start ideally on June 1st, 2026.
We seek candidates with proficiency and experience in the following areas:
* Fieldwork ecology experience; love of mountains, hiking, camping, etc.
* Experience in tree ecophysiology, including use of a LI-COR 6800
* Interest or experience using quantitative models of forest dynamics (e.g. SORTIE).
* Statistical, modeling, and programming skills (R, S-plus, etc.).
* Knowledge of the flora and ecology of the Rocky Mountain or Caribbean regions
* Strong written and communication skills, including firsthand experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Interested applicants should email Dr. Martin (patrick.h.martin@du.edu). Applications received before February 1st 2023 will receive priority.
In your email, please provide a statement of your current and future research interests and experiences, your CV, and contact information for 3 references.