RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES: THE IMPACTS OF PESTICIDES ON AMPHIBIANS AND AQUATIC COMMUNITIES
The Ecology and Evolution Program in the Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Pittsburgh has an NSF-funded research opportunity for an undergraduate student interested in the effects of pesticides on aquatic communities. The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of conducting ecological research as part of a diverse research team that examines the ecology and evolution of aquatic organisms. The experience will include collecting animals from ponds, swamps, and marshes, conducting laboratory experiments and outdoor field experiments, and the opportunity to conduct independent research with the ultimate goal of publishing the work. Previous students have published their work in leading journals including Ecology, Ecology Letters, and Oecologia. The research experience occurs from early May through mid-August (12 weeks) at the Universitys research station (http://www.pitt.edu/~biohome/Dept/Frame/pymatuninglabs.htm). The student will attend weekly evening seminars and socialize with other undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty from around the country. During this time, the student will be paid $320 per week and enjoy free housing on the beautiful shores of Pymatuning Lake in northwestern PA. There also are funds available for research supplies and travel to nearby field sites (having your own vehicle would be very useful). Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and enrolled as undergraduate students (graduating seniors are not eligible). Minority applicants are especially encouraged. Interested students should send a cv (i.e. resume), a list of references, and a brief cover letter detailing their interests in this research opportunity to Dr. Rick Relyea at [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information about the Relyea Lab, check out: http://www.pitt.edu/~relyea/
