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Below, please find an announcement for a PhD opportunity (aquatic community ecology) in my lab at Purdue University. Please share this announcement as appropriate. I apologize for any cross-postings. =20 Very best, =20 Reuben Goforth =20 Position Announcement =20 Ph.D. Assistantship in Aquatic Community Ecology, Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources=20 =20 I am seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and dedicated individual to join my lab as a PhD student in Aquatic Community Ecology beginning in May - August 2008. This position is fully funded for three years based on departmental funding, and there is potential for an additional fourth year of funding if needed. The successful candidate will conduct research in aquatic community ecology related to research themes in my lab, including (but not limited to):=20 =20 1) Evaluating and modeling stream ecosystem responses to landscape change resulting from increased corn production to support rising ethanol demands 2) Evaluating stream conservation success for watersheds subjected to varied levels and strategies for conservation 3) Elucidating mechanisms underlying the displacement of native aquatic species by introduced aquatic nuisance species 4) Evaluating the ecology and life history of native freshwater mussels to inform efforts to conserve and manage this highly imperiled taxonomic group =20 Financial support for this position provides a stipend for living expenses, full tuition coverage, and an insurance package. Interested candidates should have a strong background in aquatic sciences, including species and community ecology and biology, and should be prepared to conduct independent, novel scientific research related to the areas described above (other areas are possible, too). The student will incorporate field, laboratory, and theoretical approaches in her/his work. Travel to support research activities and to present research findings will be necessary, and this may include long periods in the field. Experience with boat operation and SCUBA desirable but not absolutely necessary. Students will work closely with other faculty and students in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University.=20 The position will ideally begin in May 2008, although it is also possible for the successful candidate to start as late as August 2008. More information on the graduate program in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University is available at: http://www.fnr.purdue.edu/students/graduate.shtml. Although still under construction, the departmental web site for Dr. Reuben Goforth can be viewed at: http://www.fnr.purdue.edu/faculty/goforth/index.shtml. For consideration, please send a letter/email of intent (electronic submissions strongly encouraged), including a statement of research and career interests, resume, names and addresses of 3 references, and transcripts (photocopies or scans okay) to: Reuben R. Goforth, Ph.D. Department of Forestry and Natural Resources 195 Marstellar Street Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907 Office Voice: 765-494-0009 Mobile: 269-967-7620 FAX: 765-496-2422=20 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.fnr.purdue.edu/faculty/goforth/index.shtml =20 Inquiries/applications should be submitted prior to 3-Mar-08. =20 Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. =20 =20 =20 Reuben R. Goforth, PhD Assistant Professor of Aquatic Community Ecology Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Purdue University 195 Marstellar Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 Voice: 765-494-0009 Mobile: 269-967-7620 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] =20 =20 Reuben R. Goforth, PhD Assistant Professor of Aquatic Community Ecology Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Purdue University 195 Marstellar Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 Voice: 765-494-0009 Mobile: 269-967-7620 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] =20
