Position Title: M.S. Assistantship: Macroinvertebrate-based Index of Biotic Integrity for Iowa Wetlands
Location: Iowa State University, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Ames, IA Responsibilities: The student will fulfill requirements for a M.S. degree by developing a macroinvertebrate-based Index of Biotic Integrity for Iowa's semipermanent and permanent wetlands. This will require field sampling of aquatic macroinvertebrates and fishes, and measuring associated biological and physicochemical attributes in wetlands throughout the state. Laboratory and computer time will also be needed to identify macroinvertebrates, quantify their densities and biomass, and analyze data. The student will coordinate activities with Iowa Department of Natural Resources scientists and write annual reports for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. An undergraduate student technician will assist with this project. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, or a related field. Coursework and some research or applied experience in ecology, and an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher are preferred. See departmental web site for admission requirements and other information (<http://www.nrem.iastate.edu/students/grad/index.html>http://www.nrem.iastate.edu/students/grad/index.html). Salary: $17,500 per year plus benefits and 50% tuition waiver. Position availability is pending final funding approval. Closing and Start Date: Position is open until filled. Preferred starting date is June 1, 2006. Contact: Send cover letter, resume, and copies of undergraduate transcripts to Dr. Tim Stewart, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 50011; (515) 294-1644; <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.public.iastate.edu/~twstewar/homepage.html _____________________________________ Tim Stewart Assistant Professor Natural Resource Ecology and Management Iowa State University Ames, Iowa 50011 (515) 294-1644 http://www.public.iastate.edu/~twstewar/homepage.html
