Graduate Research Assistantship - Stream Ecology/Benthic Macroinvertebrates
We are seeking a highly motivated graduate student at MS or PhD level to join a project on the effectiveness of forestry best management practices on stream water quality. The successful candidate will focus on benthic macroinvertebrates as indices of water quality and work with a team of graduate students in the School of Renewable Natural Resources (http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/), Louisiana State University (http://www.lsu.edu/). Field research will be in a forest-dominated watershed located in Central Louisiana. This project demands a significant level of field and lab work and the candidate should be in good physical condition, be able to work outdoors in inclement weather and withstand annoying insects. Applicants must possess a valid US driver's license and be able to work independently and collaboratively with others.
Review of applications will begin May 2008. Ideal start date: June 2008. Starting stipend is $16,000/year + tuition waiver and health insurance coverage. Send application letter, C.V., college transcripts, and the names and contact information of 3 referees. and contact information for 3 references to: Dr. Jun Xu ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. Selection will be based on GPA (minimum 3.2), GREs (minimum combined score of 1100), research experience, and letters of reference. Those with a strong field-based research background in stream ecology, macroinvertebrate sampling, processing, and identification, as well as water quality monitoring and stream measurements will be given top consideration.
Louisiana State University is one of only 13 American universities designated as a land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant research center. The University is home to over 34,000 faculty, staff, and students from every state of America and more than 120 foreign countries.
