Ph.D. Assistantship in Arctic Ecology and Remote Sensing, University of Idaho
We seek sincere, motivated, creative individuals to apply for an exciting Ph.D. opportunity to work in the Alaskan Arctic, and possibly other ecosystems. This project will research links among Arctic tundra shrub development, climate and trophic chain dynamics, and thresholds in carbon cycling. The accepted candidate will learn cutting edge remote sensing tools in ecological remote sensing, including laser altimetry (lidar) and spectral image analysis. The project will take place as part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team at the University of Idaho (Lee Vierling and Jan Eitel) and Columbia University (Natalie Boelman and Kevin Griffin). Financial support is available via a newly funded NASA project as part of the NASA Terrestrial Ecology and North American Carbon Programs, providing myriad opportunities for interdisciplinary networking and professional growth. Start date is either January or May 2013, with the student headquartered at the U. of Idaho. For more information, please send your CV, electronic transcripts, and brief statement of interest to Dr. Lee Vierling at l...@uidaho.edu.
