We
are seeking an MS student to evaluate the impacts of biochar
amendments on forest soil microbial processes. The graduate
student
will work on a collaborative USDA Forest Service funded study
evaluating
impacts of removing bioenergy feedstocks from hazard fuel reduction
projects for the production of bio-oil and biochar through mobile
pyrolysis units
(http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/umpqua/projects/fast-pyrolysis/index.shtml
). The primary focus is on the impact of biochar amendments on
forest soil physical, chemical and microbial processes. The MS
student should be familiar with forest soil science, as well as above
and
belowground processes controlling variation in forest productivity
throughout the Inland Northwest. Desirable background includes
experience with forest bioenergy production systems, forest soils, and
assessing forest nutrition. For inquiries contact Mark Coleman
(mcoleman@uidaho.edu,
208-885-7604). Applications deadline is 30 October 2009. A full
announcement can be found at the following web site:
http://www.cnr.uidaho.edu/forres/Finan_Aid/assistantships.asp
Mark D. Coleman
Forest Resources
University of Idaho
PO Box 441133
Moscow, ID 83844-1133
208-885-7604
mcoleman@uidaho.edu
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