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EEB Undergrad Newsletter: http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/undergrads/newsletter_current.htm Important Dates & Announcements 2. Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowling 3. Paid Undergraduate Research Opportunity: Disease Dynamics in Aphid-Microbe Communities 4. Paid Research Position Studying Crayfish Field Courses for Summer or Fall 2007 6. Grand Canyon Semester Summer2007 Research/Field/Internship Opportunities 7. Research Interns – Minnesota – Plant Ecology (Cedar Creek) paid 8. Field Assistant Positions in Sparrow Populations – Florida stipend/housing 9. Summer Employment Stream & Riparian Ecology – Idaho paid 10. Imaginations Volunteer Program - Thailand 11. Plant Ecology Position – Georgia paid/housing 12. Avian Field Technicians – New Mexico paid/housing 13. Environmental Forestry Technician – Washington paid 14. Environmental Education Intern housing/stipend 15. Large Area Invasives Spread Network Position – Yellowstone stipend 16. Zoology Technician in Community Ecology and Restoration paid 17. Field Research Internships in Forest Ecology – Wisconsin stipend/housing 18. Research Technicians in Duke Forest – North Carolina housing/paid 19. Field and Lab Assistant Position with Beetles - Colorado 20. Black Bear Research Volunteer Position – Colorado stipend/housing 21. Interns for the Institute of Applied Ecology – Oregon paid 22. Insect Survey Technicians – Utah paid 23. Internships at Sanofi-Aventis Combinatorial Technologies Center 24. Biological Science Technician - Nevada 25. Habitat Management Position - Massachusetts 26. Field Station Manager in Pennsylvania 27. Assistant Field Crew Leader - Shortgrass Steppe in Colorado 28. Research Assistant – Mt. Graham Red Squirrel Monitoring 29. Stream Ecology Field Technician - Oklahoma 30. PhD Graduate Research Assitantship:Crop Evolution – Maryland 31. MSc Teaching Assistantship – University of Louisiana at Monroe 32. Graduate Research Assistantship (MS or PhD)Plant-Soil Interactions - Vermont Important Dates & Announcements MAR 7 ALL registration changes require not only the instructor's signature indicating permission on a Change of Schedule form, but also the Dean's signature. MAR 10-18 Spring Break - no classes MAR 24-30 Begin priority registration for graduate, medicine, pharmacy, seniors, and post-baccalaureate education certification students MAR 30 Last day for May and August graduates to apply for degree candidacy in order to have their name listed in the Spring Commencement Program MAR 31-APR 6 Begin priority registration for juniors APR 7-13 Begin priority registration for sophomores APR 14-20 Begin priority registration for freshmen and unclassified students ************************************************************************ Things to do and Awards (Clubs, Info Sessions, Awards) 1) Guest Lectures in Forensic Genetics Friday, March 9, 2007 7:00 P.M. Duval Auditorium, University Medical Center The speaker is John M. Butler, Ph.D., Project Leader of the Human Identity DNA Measurements Group, National Institute of Standards and Technology. Dr. Butler is one of the world's leading experts in forensic DNA analysis and assisted in the World Trade Center victim identifications. Dr. Butler literally "wrote the book" in his field, authoring Forensic DNA Typing: Biology, Technology and Genetics of STR Markers, 2nd Edition (Elsevier Academic Press, New York, 2005), and holds the patent on "DNA typing by mass spectrometry with polymorphic DNA repeat markers." Both the UA community and the general public are invited to attend these free presentations. ************************************************************************ 2) Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowling ***Save the Date*** Bowl For Kids' Sake! March 24, 2007 @ Bedroxx Bowling Center http://www.bowlforkidstucson.com/ Saundra Sherow Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson 520-624-2447 ************************************************************************ ************************************************************************ 3) Paid Undergraduate Research Opportunity: Disease Dynamics in Aphid-Microbe Communities ************************************************************************ 4) Paid Research Position Studying Crayfish ************************************************************************ Courses for Summer or Fall 2007 5) Galapagos Marine Ecology (ECOL 496O/596O) Summer 2007, July 7th - August 2nd Dr. Kevin Bonine will be the 2007 instructor for this popular summer field experience. The course begins with a service project on San Cristobal Island in the local school teaching marine biology, ecology, research methodology, and English. Participants will spend about half of each day working with the local students; the remainder of the day is available for exploration and individual small-research projects. The course then moves to several of the most fascinating islands. We will visit blue-footed booby nesting sites, the giant-tortoise sanctuary, highland habitats, and the volcanoes that gave rise to the islands themselves. Highlights include snorkeling with sea lions, tide-pooling with marine iguanas, and the opportunity to scuba dive and kayak. Participants will also visit the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island, watch land iguanas feeding on Santa Fe Island, and delight in the speedy antics of the Galapagos penguin on the volcanically active island of Isabela. APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION: http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/courses/galapagos/ ************************************************************************ 6) Grand Canyon Semester Come explore the Colorado Plateau and Grand Canyon this fall with the Grand Canyon Semester. Hosted by NAU, the Grand Canyon Semester is an experiential education program which combines the rigors of classroom education with in-field experiences in the Grand Canyon while hiking as well as rafting on the Colorado River. A partnership with Grand Canyon Nation Park bolsters the learning opportunities that this landscape offers. A top notch staff (mostly department chairs) and published authors offer you the best education for your tuition. Look us up on the internet at: http://www.grandcanyonsemester.nau.edu or e-mail, John Canfield at: grandcanyon@nau.edu ************************************************************************ Summer 2007 Research/Fieldwork/Internships 7) Research Interns – Minnesota – Plant Ecology (Cedar Creek) paid Positions run from June through August, but some interns are needed as early as April and some until October. Pay is $10.00 per hour. If you are an undergraduate or a newly graduated student with a background in biology, ecology, environmental sience, or related field and want to start a career in one of these fields, we encourage you to apply. Much of our current work examines the ecology of our changing planet. Around the globe, humans are inducing extinctions, changing the atmosphere, increasing nutrients, transporting invasive species, altering fire frequency—all of which may alter the stability and functioning of ecosystems worldwide. As a research intern, you would contribute to our ongoing experiments— learning to identify plant species, estimate species abundances, collect soil samples, maintain experimental areas, and so forth. On-site dormitory housing is available for approximately $255 per month. To apply, please: (1) send a letter describing a) how this position would help you achieve your career goals, b) your work experience, c) dates you are available, d) minority status (optional), e) email address, f) where you heard about this opportunity, (2) include a resume (maximum of two pages), (3) send a copy of your transcript (unofficial), (4) have two letters of recommendation sent. Applications are being accepted now, with the deadlines for completed applications being March 9, 2007. You will receive an email regarding your status when your application is complete. Send all materials to: Dr. Jeff Corney Cedar Creek Natural History Area 2660 Fawn Lake Drive East Bethel, MN 55005 Please direct inquiries to interns@cedarcreek.umn.edu or visit www.cedarcreek.umn.edu . ************************************************************************ 8) Field Assistant Positions in Sparrow Populations – Florida stipend/housing Study the demographic aspects of small populations of the Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow (Ammodramus maritimus mirabilis) in Everglades National Park. Duties will include: finding and monitoring nests in grassland habitat, resighting color banded birds, and territory mapping using GPS. A stipend will be provided in the amount of $1200/month + housing. Timeline – Mid March – July. Send a letter of interest, resume, and names, emails and phone numbers of three references by email to Michelle Davis at vireoojorojo@hotmail.com ************************************************************************ 9) Summer Employment Stream & Riparian Ecology – Idaho paid The Idaho State University Stream Ecology Center is seeking candidates for summer positions to assist in nutrient and food web studies in the Rocky Mountains. Projects include an experimental study of effects of brook trout on linked stream-riparian ecosystems, human effects on nutrient processing and export in a eutrophic river, and effects of riparian invasive species on stream ecosystem production. Salary: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience ($8-11/hr). Travel expenses to accomplish field work will be covered. Employment dates: Position is from June through August (some flexibility on dates). Application: E-mail cover letter and resume, contacts for three references, and dates available to Dr. Colden Baxter baxtcold@isu.edu , http://www.isu.edu/departments/strmecol Application deadline March 30, 2007. ************************************************************************ 10) Imaginations Volunteer Program - Thailand Imaginations is a non-profit organization that provides students and recent alumni from all areas of study with structured 4 and 9 week volunteer programs in Thailand. There are five volunteer programs available for summer 2007: clinical medicine work, HIV/AIDS social work, teaching English at orphanages and primary schools, a Buddhist immersion experience, and working in rural villages. For more information on Imaginations, please refer contact Joseph Fu at kungfu@email.arizona.edu ************************************************************************ 11) Plant Ecology Position – Georgia paid/housing This position will begin in March 2007 and is a 3 month position to start, with the potential of being extended up to 9 months. On-site housing is provided on a limited basis, but is optional. The employee will assist with all aspects of ongoing research, including a variety of field and greenhouse-based work, such as above-ground biomass sampling, weeding and maintenance of seed propagation garden, native seed collection, vegetation sampling, and data entry. Qualifications: B.S. degree or coursework in biology, botany, horticulture, plant ecology or a related field. Wages: $7.00 per hour (limited housing available) $9.00 per hour (without housing) Send cover letter, resume, list of pertinent courses and list of references with phone numbers to: Plant Ecology Hourly Worker Attn: Cindy Craft Send information by email to: cindy.craft@jonesctr.org ************************************************************************ 12) Avian Field Technicians – New Mexico paid/housing Avian Field Technicians and needed from approximately April 15 to June 30 2007, to conduct point counts of birds in the northern Chihuahuan Desert, south central New Mexico. All persons hired will conduct point counts and assist with collecting data on vegetation structure and composition, using a fairly quick protocol (e.g., no counting of individual stems). Data will be collected using PDAs connected to GPS, and rangefinders. Technicians should have their own binoculars. Applicants should have taken a college ornithology course. An application letter specifying your available dates, a resume, and phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references, should be sent to Dr. Anna Pidgeon apidgeon@wisc.edu Salary Range: Technicians$1500-1800/month. Crew Leader: $2000/month. Housing will be provided. ************************************************************************ 13) Environmental Forestry Technician – Washington paid Weyerhaeuser, Environmental Forestry, Federal Way, WA=09 Submit resume to: jason.walter@weyerhaeuser.com Salary: $15.00 per hour (w/ overtime paid at time and a half) Dates of Position: April 2007 through October 2007 (approximately) Deadline for applications: March 21, 2007 Background/Key Functions: As part of the Weyerhaeuser Environmental Forestry, Aquatic Biology Research Team, the candidate will primarily assist Weyerhaeuser biologists in the collection of data on fish populations and stream habitat. Information collected will be used to support the development of effective forest management practices that provide protection for aquatic resources. ************************************************************************ 14) Environmental Education Intern housing/stipend The Environmental Education Intern will work with Education staff and volunteers to run 4 one week-long summer ecology camps for children 7-12 years of age. The intern will assist in all aspects of the summer camp including the supervision of volunteers. When camp is not in session, the intern will develop and submit an independent project for use in future camps. Opportunities to partake in other scientific research at the station may arise, providing it does not interfere with Education intern responsibilities. Internship Period: May 7 – June 29, 2007 Accommodations: Room and board gratis Compensation: Undergraduates - $100 weekly stipend Deadline for application: April 2, 2007 To apply: email a cover letter, resume, and list of two references to: Rick Lavoy rlavoy@archbold-station.org ************************************************************************ 15) Large Area Invasives Spread Network Position – Yellowstone stipend The Yellowstone Ecological Research Center is seeking interns to work on a NASA funded research project entitled Large-area Invasives Spread Network from June – Sept. 2007. The field data to be collected will be used in combination with remotely sensed data, a climate-carbon model, and other covariates in ecological based models for the prediction of invasive species and pathogen spread over regional scales using a wide range of NASA data and data products. The program addresses three applications of national priority - Invasive Species, Ecological Forecasting, and Carbon Management. Background Required: Undergraduates and graduates with/working towards B.S. or B.A. degree in biology, zoology, wildlife, environmental sciences or similar background. Compensation: Stipend of $1000/month (pro-rated for partial months) with all housing/camping fees provided. To Apply: Send resume, three reference contacts, and cover letter expressing interest to: Michelle Uberuaga, uberuaga@yellowstoneresearch.org ************************************************************************ 16) Zoology Technician in Community Ecology and Restoration paid Application Deadline: Preference will be given to applicants responding by March 16th, 2007 Position Duration: March 26 through mid-late June. Crew will be based at various sites in California April-May. Position Description: The Department of Zoology at Oregon State University invites applications for 2 full time temporary technician positions. The laboratory conducts research on community ecology and conservation biology of plants, insects, and pathogens in west coast grasslands. Salary: $9-11 per hour, commensurate with experience. Qualifications: Applicants must have interest and experience in ecological research. Must be willing to travel between field sites in CA throughout April and May. Application: Send a letter of application; resume; and names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references to: Emily Orling, Faculty Research Assistant orlinge@science.oregonstate.edu ************************************************************************ 17) Field Research Internships in Forest Ecology – Wisconsin stipend/housing Applications for internships working on a long-term field experiment located in the Flambeau River State Forest in northern Wisconsin are invited. As a part of a larger multi-disciplinary study, this project focuses on how the manipulation of forest structure via timber harvesting to restore characteristics of old-growth forests affects patterns and processes in the understory. A background in botany, ecology, soil science, forestry, or a related field is preferred. Though not based in Madison, interns will be agents of UW-Madison during research on the Flambeau – this status provides liability protection and a tax-free monthly stipend of $700. Housing and daily transportation to and from the field site will be provided. We will give preference to undergraduate and newly graduated students that can commit for a three month period within April-August. To apply, please send: 1) a cover letter describing prior experience/skills, independent study interests, and dates available; 2) resume, and 3) contact information for three references by email to: jiburton@wisc.edu http://landscape.forest.wisc.edu/ ************************************************************************ 18) Research Technicians in Duke Forest – North Carolina housing/paid The Clark lab at Duke University seeks full-time research technicians for the 2007 field season. The employment period could begin as early as April 2007, depending on applicant availability, and continue until November 2007 (though students who can work only during their summer break are welcome to apply). We study plant community ecology and forest responses to global change http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/people/faculty/clark/ Experience in ecological research, knowledge of the taxonomy of eastern forests, and experience using Microsoft Excel are all beneficial, but not required. Applicants should be willing to work under field conditions that often include heat, rain, biting insects, and steep terrain. Compensation is $9.00/hour. Housing and transportation will be provided for trips to field sites in the Appalachian Mountains. Application materials should include a cover letter of one page or less describing your background and interest in the position, and a resume that documents your relevant experience, skills, and abilities. Please submit these materials as a single document to Luke Pangle. The deadline for accepting applications will be March 21, 2007. Feel free to contact Luke with questions about the position Luke Pangle lap24@duke.edu ************************************************************************ 19) Field and Lab Assistant Position with Beetles – Colorado Duration: June 18 to August 6, 2007. Project Title: Geology as a Possible Controlling Factor on Beetle Community Structure and Biodiversity in a Mountainous Environment Job Description: This position will assist in weekly soil/sediment tests, plant community identification, and beetle trapping out in the field, and will require hiking in most weather conditions and sometimes carrying heavy backpack/containers. The Mountain Studies Institute, located in Silverton, will be able to provide low cost housing. Currently this is a non-paying position. I am in the process of applying for grant money to be used for this project. If I can get money for this position, it will pay $1,190.00 (or $8.50 an hour) for the field season. Also, if I can get enough grant money, you will not have to pay for housing. We can share in food costs too. Deadline to apply for this position is April 10, 2007. If interested, contact Melanie Bergolc at bergolc@bgnet.bgsu.edu ************************************************************************ 20) Black Bear Research Volunteer Position – Colorado stipend/housing APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20 March 2007 STUDY: Urban black bear ecology. One volunteer technician needed to assist on an urban black bear ecology study in Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Colorado from May 1-August 31. This is a multiple organizational (USDA-WS-National Wildlife Research Center, Colorado Division of Wildlife, and Colorado State University) effort to perform research that aids in reducing bear- human conflict in urban environments. Duties include: trapping, handling and processing of black bears, radio-tracking and downloading GPS locations of tagged bears, backtracking and sampling anthropogenic and natural food sources used by bears, monitoring availability of anthropogenic and natural food sources, and public education activities. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references. For more information about the study including media coverage see: http://www.warnercnr.colostate.edu/research/bear QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must: be an undergraduate student in wildlife biology or wildlife conservation, or in a related ecology, natural resources or biological field, and feel comfortable hiking alone in bear country STIPEND: Approximately $500 monthly, paid as per diem. Housing is provided. HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should send via email a cover letter (state dates of availability), resume, and phone and e-mail contact information for 3 references. CONTACT: Sharon Baruch-Mordo E-mail: sharonbm@warnercnr.colostate.edu ************************************************************************ 21) Interns for the Institute of Applied Ecology – Oregon paid Paid positions are intended to provide field experience to individuals considering conservation biology or restoration ecology as a career. We will be hiring 6 -12 field assistants and interns for four programs. More detailed information is available on our website www.appliedeco.org For questions or more information, contact: Andrea Thorpe, PhD athorpe@peak.org ************************************************************************ 22) Insect Survey Technicians – Utah paid Technicians will work in pairs doing time-constrained visual surveys of arthropods on cottonwood trees in Ogden Utah. Training with a reference collection will be provided. Group housing in Ogden provided, applicant should have reliable personal transportation. Pays $11/hour; season late May through July, possibly into August. Email by 4/1/07: letter of interest, resume, 2 references, and earliest date of availability to: Bill Bridgeland William.Bridgeland@nau.edu ************************************************************************ 23) Internships at Sanofi-Aventis Combinatorial Technologies Center Please send application materials to: Kevin Hall, Program Coordinator, Sr., BIO5 Institute, P.O. Box 210240 or contact us with questions at jkh@email.arizona.edu ************************************************************************ Normal Jobs 24) Biological Science Technician - Nevada ************************************************************************ 25) Habitat Management Position - Massachusetts The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife has a full-time contract (no benefits) Habitat Management position available as part of MassWildlife's BioDiversity Initiative. Applications are due by 03/19/2007 in Boston. The position is in Westborough, MA. For the full job description go to here ************************************************************************ 26) Field Station Manager - Pennsylvania April 1 to September 30, 2007 (6 months) Coordinate researcher activities: inventory, maintain, purchase, and provide researcher access to field and laboratory equipment; monitor use of labs and field research sites; assist Director with applications, promotions, and reports Coordinate teaching activities: manage housing, dining, and classrooms; inventory, maintain, and purchase field and laboratory equipment; assist in the recruitment of students and instructors Other administrative duties: manage activities at the Housing Site including the kitchen, dining hall, and recreational activities; curate/manage specimen collections; create and maintain species and ecological data bases; promote field station use including presentations to potential users; prepare brochures; invite and host seminar speaker and assist with their presentation preparation; design, create, and update web site material; enhance and manage the recycling program; function as Acting Director in the Director's absence Salary commensurate with experience, housing allowance, send letter and CV by email to Peter Quinby, "pquinby@pitt.edu", Director, Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology, Linesville, PA (814) 683-5813; closing date is March 16, 2007 ************************************************************************ 27) Assistant Field Crew Leader - Shortgrass Steppe in Colorado Position: Assistant Field Crew Leader for the Shortgrass Steppe Long Term Ecological (SGS-LTER) research program in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. This is a 6 month non-student hourly position from April 9 – October 12, 2007. The selected applicant will assist in data collection for various field studies, including flora, faunal, biogeochemical, and atmospheric research, and supervises a crew of 5 - 10 students. Responsibilities: Conduct Field Research (75%): ecological research on the SGS related to population dynamics and community dynamics of small mammals by live-trapping and identifying animals and their arthropod prey species and to qualify and quantify small mammal habitat, annual above and belowground net primary production, vegetative re-growth after a disturbance, or abundance of exotic species by implementing several methods. Supervision (25%): Train and supervise a crew of 5-10 student biologists, insure that written data and physical specimens are collected with scientific integrity and according to specifications set by the principal investigators for each project, and insure that large numbers of data sheets and samples are transferred to the appropriate investigator in a timely manner. Qualifications: Coursework or B.S. (B.S. preferred) in Biology, Range Science, Wildlife, Ecology, or other related field and experience supervising field crew or students Salary: Commensurate with training and experience. Position Available: Please send a letter of application (including a description of experience in supervisory role, and ecological coursework or research), resume, and university transcripts. Please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent as well. Applicants should submit applications by Friday, 16 March 2007 for full consideration. If you have any questions concerning this position, please contact Mark Lindquist, mark.lindquist@colostate.edu or Alex Suazo, Suazo@lamar.colostate.edu ************************************************************************ 28) Research Assistant – Mt. Graham Red Squirrel Monitoring The Mt. Graham Red Squirrel Monitoring Program, a long term ecological research project, seeks one research assistant to participate in population and behavioral studies on the endangered Mt. Graham red squirrel in the Pinaleño mountains in south-eastern Arizona. More information on the Mt. Graham red squirrel and the project can be found at http://www.ag.arizona.edu/research/redsquirrel/ . Description: This is a temporary field position to be filled ASAP! Ideally the position will begin in late March/ early April 2007 lasting for approximately 6 months in duration with potential for renewal for quality crew members interested in continuing with the project into the fall 2007. Housing in the field and transportation from Tucson to the study site will be provided, however we cannot provide housing while in Tucson during days off. Minimum Qualifications: One year of laboratory/research, field research, technical maintenance or archaeological experience, OR; Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in wildlife science, biology or related discipline. Only online applications will be considered. Please go to: https://www.uacareertrack.com and search for job # 37441 Research/Laboratory Assistant to apply. Salary will be $9.49 per hour to start and the position will be open until filled. For more information please contact: Melissa Merrick, Wildlife Biologist Senior mmerrick@email.arizona.edu Phone: 520-624-6439 ************************************************************************ 29) Stream Ecology Field Technician - Oklahoma Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit - Oklahoma State University Start Date: April 1, 2007 Responsibilities: Participate in field studies on springs and streams originating from the Arbuckle-Simpson aquifer in Oklahoma. Assist with aquatic habitat surveys, instream flow measurements, and determination of fish species habitat preferences. Qualifications: Strong interest and education in biology or related field;education in fisheries or aquatic ecology; field experience conducting biological research; Salary: $7.50 to $10.50 /hour (depending on experience) Contact: Send e-mail cover letter, resume with the names of two references and contact information to: Dr. Titus Seilheimer titus.seilheimer@okstate.edu ************************************************************************ Graduate Student Opportunities 30) PhD Graduate Research Assistantship: Crop Evolution - Maryland One Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship is available to study domestication, crop evolution and biogeography of pearl millet or another tropical agricultural species. The successful applicant will play a significant role in the design of projects that will integrate data from morphological, molecular, ethnographic, and ecogeographic analyses. Candidates must have a B.S. and preferably an M.S. in geography, ecology, agricultural sciences, biology, or a closely related discipline, field experience, ability to work under field conditions and interest in agricultural evolution, genetics, traditional farming systems, and genetic resources conservation. The position will be available Summer 2007. Candidates will be admitted either through the MEES program of the University System of Maryland (http://www.mees.umd.edu/) or through the GES department at UMBC (http://www.umbc.edu/ges/index.html). First year funding is guaranteed through the ADVANCE NSF program at UMBC. Review of applications will begin March 27th and continue until the position is filled. Submit a letter of interest that includes a description of work experience and career goals including both research and education, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, GRE scores, and the names and contact information of 3 academic references to: Dr. Laura R. Lewis ljlewis@umbc.edu ************************************************************************ 31) MSc Teaching Assistantship – University of Louisiana at Monroe Seeking a student interested in ecological parasitology to begin work on a M.S. degree in August 2007. Primary research interests are in the ecology of helminth parasites of fish and amphibians. The successful candidate will have the freedom to develop their own research project within this ecological framework. Competitive students are eligible for a Teaching Assistantship which includes a 9-month stipend ($8,000) and a full tuition waiver. Information about the ULM biology graduate program and application materials are available online at: http://www.ulm.edu/biology/index.htm Contact for further information: Dr. Ricky Fiorillo Email: fiorillo@ulm.edu ************************************************************************ 32) Graduate Research Assistantship (MS or PhD) Plant-Soil Interactions - Vermont Applications are being accepted for a Graduate Research Assistantship to support research on plant-soil interactions in the Department of Plant & Soil Science at University of Vermont. This assistantship will be supported through funding from the University Transportation Center (http://www.uvm.edu/~transctr/) The successful applicant will work with Dr. Sarah Taylor Lovell of the Multifunctional Landscape Research Lab (http://www.uvm.edu/~slovell) and Dr. Deborah Neher of the Soil Biological Indicators Lab (http://www.uvm.edu/~dneher/) to study the functions of the roadside landscape through plant-soil interactions. Specific responsibilities could include: soil sampling and analysis, plant collection and identification, characterization of plant composition, and spatial mapping. Preference will be given to students with experience in soil ecology and plant science. The graduate research assistantship is comprised of a twelve-month, grant- supported stipend in the amount of $28,000. If you are interested, please send a cover letter explaining your interest and experience along with your curriculum vitae to Dr. Lovell or Dr. Neher. Admission will also require receipt of a completed application to our graduate program. You can find application materials on the web through the Graduate School of University of Vermont http://www.uvm.edu/admissions/graduate/. Apply to the graduate program in Plant and Soil Science (http://www.uvm.edu/~pss/). Contact information: Sarah Taylor Lovell, MLA, PhD Email: Sarah.Lovell@uvm.edu or Deborah Neher, PhD Email: Deborah.Neher@uvm.edu
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