We are currently seeking one PhD candidate in the Department of Biology and Wildlife at the University of Alaska Fairbanks for studies of the influence of wetland characteristics and climate change on current and future biodiversity in sub-arctic boreal forest wetlands in Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. Field work to begin no later than mid-May 2010. Persons with interest/experience in vegetative communities are particularly encouraged to apply. M.S. degree with a field-research-based thesis and substantial progress toward publication is required; preference will be given to demonstrated self-starters; demonstrated analytical, computational, and GIS skills; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively as members and leaders of interdisciplinary field teams in remote field settings under sometimes extreme conditions, strong quantitative skills in order to model vegetation with a dynamic vegetation model and, ability to formulate and successfully resolve original research questions within the overall area of investigation. Support will consist of ~80% Research Assistantship and ~20% Teaching Assistantship, including tuition waivers and necessary field logistic support, subject to continued USGS funding, for persons who maintain satisfactory progress. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an equal opportunity employer. Contact: Dr. Eugénie Euskirchen, University of Fairbanks, Institute of Arctic Biology by email: seeuskirc...@alaska.edu or phone: 907-474-1958, or Dr. Brad Griffith, USGS, Alaska Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit, University of Alaska Fairbanks by email: dbgriff...@alaska.edu or phone: 907-474-5067 for further information and application instructions.
