We are seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. student to participate in a
research project on the biosphere-atmosphere exchange of greenhouse
gases in a subtropical mangrove wetland in Hong Kong.
While mangrove is one of the most carbon-rich forest types in the
tropics and one of the world's most productive ecosystems, few
studies have quantified CO2 and CH4 fluxes simultaneously to
determine the overall contribution of mangrove ecosystems to
atmospheric radiative forcing and climate change. This research aims
to investigate the temporal variability of CO2 and CH4 fluxes from a
subtropical mangrove over multiple time scales, and examine the
influence of environmental parameters on the variations of greenhouse
gas exchange at the ecosystem scale using an eddy covariance system.
The successful candidate is expected to assist in the operation and
maintenance of the eddy covariance system in collaboration with our
full-time technicians, conduct ancillary measurements of
environmental parameters in the field, as well as process and analyze
the collected data.
Applicants should have a solid background in physical geography,
atmospheric sciences, environmental sciences, or other related
disciplines. Experience in working on ecosystem trace gas exchange,
especially using an eddy covariance system, will be a valuable asset.
Applicants should also demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.
The successful candidate will receive a monthly studentship of
approximately HK$14,500 (US$1 = HK$7.78) for 3 years. Additional
funding will also be provided for the successful candidate to attend
regional training workshop at the initial stage of Ph.D. study and
present papers in international conferences at the later stage.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for Ph.D. admission
through the prestigious Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme which will be
due on 1 December 2014. Further details can be found at the following
link: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and covering letter
outlining their research experience and interests to Prof. Derrick
Lai (dyf...@cuhk.edu.hk) before making a formal application. The
Chinese University of Hong Kong is a research-intensive university
with English as the main medium of instruction. According to the QS
Rankings 2012/13, CUHK is ranked 40th among universities around the
world, and the Department of Geography and Resource Management at
CUHK is ranked 33rd among the world's top 200 geography programs.
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Derrick Yuk Fo LAI, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Resource Management
Director, Physical Geography Experimental Station
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, New Territories
Hong Kong SAR, China
Tel: (852) 3943 6528
Fax: (852) 2603 5006
E-mail: <mailto:dyf...@cuhk.edu.hk>dyf...@cuhk.edu.hk
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