GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP IN DESERT ROOT ECOLOGY
Research assistantship for graduate student to study the effects of
increased atmospheric CO2 on root physiology and ecology for Mojave
Desert vegetation. Field research will be conducted at the Nevada
Desert FACE Facility, which is the only FACE (Free-Air CO2 Enrichment)
site located in an intact desert ecosystem. Controlled environment
facilities at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) and collaborating
institutions will also be used. Student will work with a team of
scientists from UNR, Pennsylvania State University, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the Desert
Research Institute.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Consideration of applications will begin on June
15, 1999 and continue until the position is filled.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit a cover letter that describes your
research and career interests as well as experience and qualifications,
a complete resume, and names, current telephone numbers, email addresses
and postal addresses of 3 references to:
Dr. Robert S. Nowak Phone: 775-784-1656
Dept. Environ. & Res. Sciences / 370 FAX: 775-784-4789
University of Nevada, Reno E-mail: nowak at scs.unr.edu
Reno, NV 89557
The University of Nevada, Reno is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer. UNR employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized
to work in the U.S.
