M.Sc./Ph.D. Research Assistantship
in Forest Soils / Land Reclamation
The opportunity: An M.Sc./Ph.D. student position is available with the
forest soils group within the Department of Renewable Resources at the
University of Alberta. This project is funded by the oilsands industry and
the Alberta government. Funding for research costs and stipend (at the
NSERC or a competitive rate) is available.
The project: The project aims to gain a better understanding of soil-plant
relationships in the oilsands, particularly the relationship between soil
nitrogen availability indices, nutrient status, and growth performance of
major boreal forest species in the oilsands region of northern Alberta. We
will explore the factors limiting tree growth in different stand types and
under different site conditions. Research results will be used for
advancing our understanding of equivalent land capability and supporting
policy development for land conservation and reclamation in the oilsands
region.
Required qualifications: Students with training/experience in soil
science, ecology, botany, forestry, environmental sciences are encouraged
to apply. Those with a degree in areas other than soil science should at
least have taken a couple of courses in soil science. The applicant should
have a solid undergraduate academic achievement (GPA), have strong
organizational and writing skills, and be highly motivated, creative,
self-directed and independent. Experience with datalogging techniques,
soil fertility/chemistry, and forest ecology is a plus but training will
be provided. Students with a valid driver's license are preferred as field
work is required for this position.
Starting date: May 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter.
How to apply: Please submit CV (including a statement of research
interests and names of references) and transcripts (scanned is fine) to:
Scott Chang, (780) 492-6375,
<mailto:scott.chang@xxxxxxxxxxx>scott.chang@xxxxxxxxxxx
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Scott X. Chang, Ph.D., P.Ag.
Associate Professor of Forest Soils and Nutrient Dynamics
442 Earth Sciences Building
Department of Renewable Resources
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6G 2E3
Tel: (780) 492-6375
Fax: (780) 492-1767
Email: <mailto:scott.chang@xxxxxxxxxxx>scott.chang@xxxxxxxxxxx
Web:
<http://www.rr.ualberta.ca/People/SChang/>http://www.rr.ualberta.ca/People/SChang/
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