Cross-biome comparisons by Farrell et al. show consistent C:N:P of fine benthic organic matter in streams despite widely varying stoichiometry of terrestrial litter inputs
New paper on DOM of boreal & arctic streams /
Mutschlecner et al. find that humic, recalcitrant dissolved organic matter dominates the DOM pool throughout the year, but is more labile during snowmelt. Echoing their prior field study, biolability of DOM was limited by phosphorus.
Hiring field & lab technician /
We are hiring a technician to perform analytical chemistry, maintain instream sensors, and carry out field work in streams and watersheds. Apply by December 6, 2017 to job 18-14 at http://bit.ly/2AYjWdp. UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.
Post-doctoral researcher, ecosystem resilience /
Recruiting a post-doc to join the lab March 2018 working on a project focused on resilience of boreal catchments to changes in the fire and permafrost regimes. The researcher would join a team using instream sensors to characterize carbon and nitrogen cycles of boreal catchments and evaluate temporal patterns as potential indicators of ecosystem stability and impending regime change. To apply, contact Dr. Harms (tamara.harms@alaska.edu) by Jan 15 with a CV and cover letter describing research interests and experience.
Recruiting Ph.D. student for Fall 2018 /
A Ph.D. assistantship is available to study nutrient dynamics of watersheds and freshwater ecosystems in the boreal forest. Research would focus on interior Alaska, in collaboration with the Bonanza Creek Long-Term Ecological Research program. Potential research topics include hydrologic or gaseous nitrogen export from ecosystems subject to permafrost loss or disturbance. Prospective students should contact Dr. Harms (tamara.harms@alaska.edu) and include a brief description of research interests, experience, and academic preparation. The application deadline for the graduate program in the Department of Biology & Wildlife (http://www.bw.uaf.edu/graduates/index.php) is Jan 15 2018. An M.S. or significant ecology-related work experience following a bachelor’s degree is required. Applicants should have strong academic backgrounds in natural science, prior research experience, and demonstrated interests in ecosystem ecology or biogeochemistry.
Rushlow & Godsey on Arctic hillslope hydrology /
Our collaborators from Idaho State Univ report in Hydrological Processes that water tracks convey the majority of stormflow from hillslopes to Arctic streams
New paper on coupled biogeochemical cycles /
Audrey Mutschlecner's study demonstrating a positive effect of P on DOC retention in streams of CPCRW is now out in Ecosystems. Experiments used leachates of leaves collected from Roger Ruess' long-term N and P fertilization plots at the BNZ LTER. doi:10.1007/s10021-017-0177-1
Summer REU position, 2016 /
We are recruiting an undergraduate research assistant to work on a study linking streamflow and nutrient dynamics to food chain length of Arizona streams.
The student will be part of a team of researchers working to measure whole-stream metabolism and nutrient uptake, and sampling stream food webs from algae to fish. The position will include an opportunity to conduct an independent research project.
Interested students should contact Dr. Tamara Harms (tkharms@alaska.edu) and include: 1) summary of research interests and experience, 2) list of relevant coursework, and 3) CV