Two graduate research assistant positions are available beginning September 2008 to work with Dr. Ashley Sparrow in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science at the University of Nevada Reno:
1. Historical pinyon-juniper woodland distribution in Central Nevada (PhD or MS). 2. Resprouting by Great Basin Native and Exotic Plants (MS). Summaries of the project proposals are available at: http://www.ag.unr.edu/sparrow/. Applicants for an MS position should have a BS in biology, ecology, or another relevant disciple. Applicants for a PhD position should have an MS in ecology *or* an excellent track record during their BS degree. The successful candidates will have strong academic track records, have some field or lab experience in ecology, be committed to graduate school, and be interested in basic research that underpins topical environmental management. Applicants must be able to work creatively with minimal supervision and be comfortable undertaking field work. Starting salaries are $17-21K (plus benefits and tuition) depending on experience and qualifications. To apply for either position, send your resume/curriculum vitae, academic transcript and a cover letter summarizing the nature of your interest to: Ashley Sparrow, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science, University of Nevada Reno, 1000 Valley Road, Reno NV 89509, USA. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: +1-775-784-1107. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
