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An assistantship is available for a MS or PhD student to conduct research on the effects of prescribed burns on water quality, plant production, and accretion in a Juncus roemerianus marsh at Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, MS. The student will work with researchers at the University of Alabama and the Grand Bay NERR on a project funded by a NOAA Sea Grant. The successful applicant will be able to propose additional research to meet his or her specific interests, provided it fits within the broader goals of the project.=20 =20 Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in wetland or ecosystem ecology. Preference will be given to those with experience conducting field research. In addition to a stipend, tuition, and health benefits, this position includes funds for fieldwork, sample processing, and travel. For further information, contact Dr. Julia Cherry ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) before January 15, 2008. After initial contact, applicants interested in formally applying to the Department of Biological Studies for Fall 2008 admission must submit all materials to the University of Alabama by January 31, 2008. =20 =20
