Research Assistantship in Plant Ecology
Graduate Assistantship to study Plant Ecology of Kipukas at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. A graduate assistantship for a M.S. student will be available beginning January 2007 to study the plant communities of Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, ID. The student will conduct research at Craters of the Moon with the aims of understanding distribution and abundance of plant species in this ancient fragmented landscape, which contains patches of sagebrush-steppe soils and vegetation surrounded by lava from eruptions dating from ca. 2,000 to 10,000 years ago. Candidate should have a B.S. in biology, ecology, or related field; experience in plant identification; willingness and ability to hike, camp, and work in a rugged field environment; ability to work independently and with groups; and demonstrated writing proficiency. A graduate stipend and full tuition waiver are provided. For more information contact Dr. Nancy Huntly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) and visit http://www.isu.edu/ and http://www.isu.edu/departments/bios/. Position is open until filled, but application by December 8, 2006, is advised. See application procedure at http://www.isu.edu/bios/graduateprogramforms.shtml.
