We invite applications for either a Master's or a PhD student interested in global change and ecosystem ecology at the University of Maryland. The student can apply to either the MEES (Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Sciences) or Environmental Science & Technology program. The student will be part of an interdisciplinary team of scientists from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) and the University of Maryland. Research will primarily be conducted at the Smithsonian Global Change Research Wetland, home to several tidal wetland global change experiments. The student will work closely with Smithsonian Institution and University of Maryland faculty on a newly funded experiment (Maryland Sea Grant) to examine the interactions between invasive plant genetic diversity and global change factors (elevated CO2 & Nitrogen pollution) on plant invasion in tidal wetlands. We seek exemplary students that also have interests in translating the results of his/her research into potential policy and action plans for land managers. The student will also have the opportunity to become involved in a watershed scale restoration project. Potential areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Biogeochemistry, Plant Physiology, Population Genetics, and Restoration Ecology. Pending acceptance, the student will be fully funded by RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP for TWO years, with the possibility of an additional two years. Tuition remission at the University of Maryland and full health insurance are also provided. Preferred start date would be June 2012. Applications must be received by February 17th for the MEES Program, and there is some flexibility for students interested in pursuing the Environmental Science & Technology program.
Interested students should contact Dr. Thomas Mozdzer at mozdz...@si.edu<mailto:mozdz...@si.edu>
