Gradate student positions in Ecology are available in the Department of 
Biology at San Diego State University (SDSU). Students in the general 
area of micrometeorology, biogeochemistry, and soil ecology are 
encouraged to apply. Once admitted, students will receive support for 5 
years with comprehensive benefits packages.

SDSU offers a joint doctoral degree in Ecology with the University of 
California, Davis. Students admitted into SDSU Ecology program have the 
privilege to research resources in both universities.

SDSU faculty in the Ecology Program Area offer a cohort of expertise in 
ecosystem ecology and global change, providing a collaborative research 
environment in sunny San Diego! Research opportunities are available in 
diverse ecosystems ranging from arctic tundra in Alaska, coastal sage 
brush in California to tropical desert in La Paz, Mexico.

Research teams are led by

Dr. Walt Oechel, Global Change and Sustainability
Webpage: http://gcrg.sdsu.edu/

Dr. David Lipson, Soil Ecology and Microbiology
Webpage: http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~dlipson/

Dr. Chun-Ta Lai, Ecosystem Ecology and Biosphere-Atmosphere Interaction
Webpage: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/biomet/pmwiki.php/PmWiki/Home/

We welcome students with a MS degree or candidates who do not have a MS 
degree but have gained research experiences to apply.

Applications are due on January 2nd, 2009.

For more information, please contact Chun-Ta Lai by email: 
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Chun-Ta Lai, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
phone:619-594-0678
fax: 619-594-5676
http://www.bio.sdsu.edu/faculty/Lai_bio.html
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