M. S. Research Assistantships in floodplain wetland ecology, Departments = of Plant Biology, Zoology, and Forestry and Center for Ecology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC)
=20 A graduate research assistantship is available as part of a project to develop a hydrologic monitoring network and experimental design for the recently established Middle Mississippi River Wetlands Field Station (MMRWFS), a 1,400 acre floodplain site owned by the Illinois Department = of Natural Resources and managed by SIUC for research on wetland = restoration and sustainable use of floodplains. We are seeking a highly motivated = MS student with experience and interests in any aspect of floodplain = wetland ecology. While overseeing the installation and development of a = hydrologic monitoring network, the student will be expected to develop their own research project on the site under the guidance of faculty members from = the departments of Plant Biology, Forestry, and Zoology (including Fisheries = and Wildlife Units). The student will also be expected to coordinate = activities on the site with regional agency personnel and landowners. The = successful applicant will start in May or June 2006 and will choose a home = department, advisor, and graduate committee based on their interests and the project they develop. Applicants should send a statement of interest and qualifications, resume, transcripts, GRE scores, and names of at least 3 professional references to at least one of the following contacts: =20 Matt Whiles, Department of Zoology = [EMAIL PROTECTED] (618) 453-7639=20 Loretta Battaglia, Dept. of Plant Biology [EMAIL PROTECTED] (618) 453-3216 Karl Williard, Department of Forestry [EMAIL PROTECTED] = (618) 453-7478 =20 Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 62901 =20 Evaluation of applicants will begin March 1, 2006 and continue until the position is filled. For information on the SIUC Departments of Zoology, Plant Biology, Forestry, and the SIUC Center for Ecology, see: =20 http://www.science.siu.edu/zoology/=20 http://www.science.siu.edu/plant-biology/index.html http://www.siu.edu/~forestry/index.html http://www.ecology.siu.edu/ http://fisheries.siu.edu/ ******************************************** James E. Garvey Associate Professor of Zoology=20 Associate Director of Fisheries and Illinois Aquaculture Center=20 Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 62901-6511 voice: 618-453-2609 or 618-536-7761 cell: 618-201-4443 fax: 618-453-6095 http://www.science.siu.edu/zoology/garvey/index.html http://fisheries.siu.edu ******************************************** =20
