Graduate Assistant - microbial responses to biochar
We are seeking an MS student to evaluate the impacts of biochar amendments on forest soil microbial processes. The graduate student will work on a collaborative USDA Forest Service funded study evaluating impacts of removing bioenergy feedstocks from hazard fuel reduction projects for the production of bio-oil and biochar through mobile pyrolysis units ( http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/umpqua/projects/fast-pyrolysis/index.shtml ). The primary focus is to examine the impact of biochar amendments on forest soil physical, chemical and microbial processes. The MS student should be familiar with forest soil science, as well as above and belowground processes controlling forest productivity throughout the Inland Northwest. Desirable background includes experience with soil microbes and forest bioenergy production systems. For inquiries contact Mark Coleman (mcole...@uidaho.edu, 208-885-7604). Applications deadline is 30 October 2009. A full announcement can be found at the following web site: http://www.cnr.uidaho.edu/forres/Finan_Aid/assistantships.asp
