The University of Alabama is offering an exciting opportunity for graduate students interested in studying stream ecosystems' responses to drought under climate change conditions. This NSF-NERC funded project offers:
🎓 Positions Available:
- 2 PhD positions
- 1 MS position
📍 Location:
- Based at University of Alabama
- Field work in Iceland (Hengill Geothermal Area) and UK (EcoLaboratory Facility, University of Birmingham)
🔍 Research Focus:
- Stream ecosystem responses to drought in warming climates
- Multiple levels of biological organization (from individuals to ecosystems)
- Areas of study include physiology, community ecology, and ecosystem ecology/biogeochemistry
✨ Ideal Candidates:
- Interest in freshwater ecology
- Strong work ethic
- Commitment to collaboration and teamwork
- Backgrounds in physiology, community ecology, or ecosystem ecology/biogeochemistry are welcome
- The program particularly encourages applications supporting diversity and equity in science
💰 Funding:
- NSF-NERC funded positions
📋 How to Apply:
Contact any of the principal investigators with your CV, cover letter, and three professional references:
- Dr. Jon Benstead (benstead@ua.edu)
- Dr. Arial Shogren (ashogren@ua.edu)
- Dr. Alex Huryn (huryn@ua.edu)
This unique opportunity combines international field experience across diverse ecosystems with cutting-edge research in climate change impacts. The program offers hands-on experience at world-class research facilities while contributing to our understanding of stream ecosystem responses to global change.
