Biogeochemistry is broadly defined as the study of element cycling in the Earth system. As the name implies, biogeochemistry is a highly interdisciplinary field. It includes all of the parts of the Earth system and gives particular attention to the linkages between these parts.
Research in our laboratory focuses on interactions between soils, plants, and the atmosphere. We investigate feedbacks between biogeochemical processes and natural and human-induced environmental changes. We are interested in how biogeochemical processes vary across space and time. We use an interdisciplinary approach to address these questions over a wide range of scales at the interface of terrestrial ecology, atmospheric science, and soil science.
Opportunities
We have several ongoing projects focused on biogeochemical and ecosystem processes and the impacts of environmental change or management on element cycling. Please see the Research Projects page.
There are many opportunities for prospective graduate students and postdocs to become involved. If you are interested, please contact Dr. King (ude.bscu.goeg@gnikyj). In your email message, please include your resume or CV, as well as a research statement. Your research statement should describe your background, experience, and specific research interests for graduate school or postdoctoral work.
For more information about the graduate program in Geography (application deadline is December 15th, 2009), see the Geography Graduate Program Description.