NSF IGERT PhD Traineeships for Risk Analysis of Introduced Species
and Genotypes
The Risk Analysis for Introduced Species and Genotypes IGERT at the
University of Minnesota seeks applicants to enter the program in Fall
2009. This Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship
(IGERT) Program is supported by the National Science Foundation and
focuses on policy-relevant research. Questions should be directed to
the project director, Prof. Ray Newman
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
The program educates Ph.D. students to conduct research to improve
Ecological Risk Analysis and contribute workable solutions to policy
questions and problems affecting management of introduced species and
genotypes. Trainees will complete a graduate minor in Risk Analysis
for Introduced Species and Genotypes and typically receive two years
of NSF funding which includes a stipend of $30,000 and an annual
allowance of $10,500 to cover tuition and health insurance.
Areas of research interest include:
Invasive plant evolution
Ecology of GMOs and other novel genotypes
Prevention of invasion
Confined ecological risk assessment
Restoration ecology
Science and technology policy
Biological control of invasives
For a complete list of faculty, their interests and more information
about the program see: http://isg-igert.umn.edu.
Applications are due 15 December 2008. Apply online at:
http://isg-igert.umn.edu/application/default.htm
The ISG-IGERT program promotes the value of a diverse scientific
community. We are committed to making the ISG-IGERT at the University
of Minnesota a welcoming environment in which graduate students and
faculty work together in a diverse setting for science education,
research, and service to society. This program provides equal access
to educational opportunities through recruitment, admission, and
support programs that promote diversity, foster successful academic
experiences, and cultivate the leaders of the next generation.
Robert C. Venette, PhD
Research Biologist
Northern Research Station, US Forest Service
1561 Lindig St
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: 651-649-5028; FAX: 651-649-5055
Forest Service e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
&
Adjunct Associate Professor
Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota
