From: Kurt ReinhartSubject: Ph.D. Student Needed I'm posting this for someone else. Please contact the addresses provided below. **************************************************************************** Ph.D. Student Needed Division of Biological Sciences / School of Forestry University of Montana We are seeking a Ph.D. student for a newly funded research project on the ecological consequences of fire suppression in Northern Rocky Mountain Conifer Forests. The work will focus on changes in species composition and abundance associated with fire suppression, and their consequences on soil water and nitrogen availability. Preference will be given to candidates with a Masters Degree or significant research experience and specific interests in developing his/her research within the realm of plant/soil relationships. Interested candidates should contact as soon as possible: Dr. Anna Sala, Assistant Professor in Plant Ecophysiology, Division of Biological Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, http://biology.dbs.umt.edu/dbs/sala.htm, email: sala@selway.umt.edu, phone: (406) 243 6009 or Dr. Thomas DeLuca, Associate Professor in Soil Biochemistry, School of Forestry, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, email: deLuca@forestry.umt.edu, phone: (406) 243 4425. -- Kurt Reinhart University of Montana Division of Biological Sciences Missoula, MT 59812 Office: 406.243.5935 Fax: 406.243.4184 E-mail: Reinhart@selway.umt.edu