Faist Lab

Here in the Faist lab, we look at many aspects of rangeland and restoration ecology. Through greenhouse, lab, and field experiments we employ a variety of techniques with the primary focus of investigating abiotic and biotic constraints to ecological restoration success. Please visit the different pages on this website to learn more about what we do and potential opportunities to join the lab!

Lab Announcements and Recent news

Feb 9, 2026 - We are hiring a postdoctoral researcher to join our lab! If you're interested in bison, invasive plant species, and songbirds check out our Lab Opportunities page for more information.

Dec 3, 2024 - We would like to congratulate Dr. Ryan Schroeder for successfully defending his PhD (rangeland seed bank dynamics)! 

Dec 2, 2024 - We are looking for a PhD student to join the lab! Check the Lab Opportunities page for more information.

Feb 14, 2024 - We are looking for a graduate student to join the lab! Check out the Lab Opportunities tab for the full job description.