MS Research Assistantship in ecophysiology of non-woody biofuel crops at the University of Florida (http://agronomy.ifas.ufl.edu/enter.html). I am currently (spring semester 2009 preferred) looking for a motivated and enthusiastic graduate student to study physiological and ecological aspects of biofuel crop production in Florida. The project will look at production potential of various annual (sweet sorghum) and perennial (elephantgrass, energycane, sugarcane, miscanthus, arundo, and possibly others) grasses across a climatic gradient from North to South Florida. Within the context of this study, additional research projects could include nutrient use and cycling, water use, and/or carbon cycling. Interested individuals must be willing to work both in the field and laboratory and be interested in basic fundamental research as well as applied research. Assistantship includes a competitive stipend and tuition waver. Background in agronomy, botany, ecology, horticulture, or related subjects preferred. Interested applicants should contact Dr. John Erickson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) for further information before applying. Application materials including the UF application, the statement of purpose/intent, GRE (and TOEFL if international) scores, transcripts, and letters of reference will be required before admission.
