M.S. or Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship The newly formed Center of Suburban Biodiversity within the University of Delaware's Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology is seeking a graduate student to investigate hydrology, soil, and plant interactions within the diverse habitat structure of an increasingly fragmented environment. The student will investigate varying forested corridors widths that abut suburban or agricultural development to determine chemical filtration, carbon sequestration, and plant biodiversity. Additionally we expect predictive GIS models to be developed. This individual will develop additional questions such as how these landscape configurations could affect plant competition, invasive species establishment, and bottom up control of insect or wildlife biodiversity. This study is being used to form the basis for a set of long term, layered projects and landscape planning decisions. We are looking for an individual with experience in soil science, plant identification, ecological interactions, and GIS landscape analysis. We will give strong preference to applicants who have record of previous research experience and publications in the ecology. Qualified applicants should have a B.S. in Ecology Sciences, a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA, and a minimum combined math/verbal GRE score of 1100. The successful applicant will start during the summer of 2006 (flexibility is possible for outstanding applicants). Stipend will be $17,300+ per year plus a tuition-waiver and reduced cost health benefits. More information about the center for suburban Biodiversity is available at http://ag.udel.edu/enwc/csb/index.htm and the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology is available at http://ag.udel.edu/enwc/. This individual will be primarily overseen by Dr. Chris Williams (research and information for prospective students are available at: http://copland.udel.edu/~ckwillia/index.htm) and Dr. Vince D'Amico. The Center of Suburban Biodiversity is a collaborative venture and the graduate student will also be expected to interact with other partners. Interested individuals should send a cover letter outlining experience and research interests, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of university transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for three references to DR. Chris Williams, Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology, 253 Townsend Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716 (PH: 302-831-4592, FAX: 302-831-8889, Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]). Applications by e-mail (with electronic copies of requested documents) are preferred, and will be accepted until MAY 15, 2006.
____________________________________________________________ Dr. Christopher K. Williams Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology University of Delaware 253 Townsend Hall Newark, DE 19716 302-831-4592 Home Page:http://ag.udel.edu/enwc/staff/williams/index.htm
