I am seeking applications from students interested in completing an MS degree as part of a 3-year research project funded through California Sea Grant examining the impacts of commercial collecting on the population dynamics of the Sea Palm, Postelsia palmaeformis. The project will involve extensive field work on rocky shores in California, Oregon and British Columbia. Additional related areas of interest are biogeographic variation in phenology, genetic structure and physiology.
Qualifications: BA or BS degree in Biology, Ecology, or other related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0. A strong background in field ecology or marine biology is required; candidates with research experience and strong quantitative skills will be given preference. Applicants must also meet the requirements for admission to the MS program in Biology at Sonoma State University (for details see http://www.sonoma.edu/biology/gradprogram/admission.shtml) Support: 1.5 years will be funded through a Sea Grant Traineeship @ $18,000/year including a tuition waiver. Additional funding is available from research and teaching assistantships and the university fee waiver program. For additional information contact: Dr. Karina Nielsen email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: 707.664.2962 Sonoma State University Department of Biology 1801 E Cotati Ave. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Applications for Fall 2006 will be accepted until 31 January 2006. Applications for Spring 2007 will be accepted until 31 October 2006.
