The Buma lab is recruiting PhD students interested in ecosystem change at a variety of scales, and particularly those students interested in disturbance ecology, changing disturbance regimes, and scaling from field to regional scales using statistical methods, GIS, and remote sensing. The lab has a broad suite of study systems but a common focus on ecological mechanisms of post-disturbance and climate-induced changes in carbon, water, and ranges. Current projects span a range of study systems, from Colorado to Alaska to Chile, as well as global remotely sensed projects and collaborations and are funded by a diverse set of interests, from NSF to National Geographic to the US Forest Service.
For more information about a few of the projects going on in the lab, see the website: www.brianbuma.com<http://www.brianbuma.com/> Folks interested in regional, ecosystem, landscape, or community ecology are encouraged to get in touch. All interested applicants will be considered, including those with pre-existing projects or specific goals in mind. Applicants interested in emerging climate-driven forest disturbances, such as snow loss and complex disturbance interactions, are especially encouraged to apply to current projects involving complex disturbance interactions in Colorado and snow-loss mortality in Alaska, Canada, and worldwide. Please send a CV, GRE scores, GPA, and a letter stating current research interests/goals to Brian Buma (brian.b...@ucdenver.edu<mailto:brian.b...@ucdenver.edu>). The Dept of Integrative Biology at the University of Colorado, Denver, offers a variety of options for graduate students and a diverse and stimulating experience. The extraordinary resources of the Front Range of Colorado, including many universities, government agencies, botanical gardens, and NGOs provide a variety of potential experiences for graduate students. Recreation abounds with close access to the Rocky Mountains, skiing, hiking, biking, and famously good weather. Denver and the surrounding communities are easily bikable with excellent mass transit. The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Underrepresented groups and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply! Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Integrative Biology CU Denver www.brianbuma.com
