DOCTORAL (OR MS) GRADUATE STUDENTS needed to conduct dissertation research on the restoration ecology of barrier island plant communities in Louisiana. Although doctoral students are preferred, exceptional, well- qualified students interested in pursuing a Masters degree in Biology are also encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must be enthusiastic and self-motivated, have a strong interest in plant restoration ecology (including stress reduction, nutrient dynamics, and succession), be able to work well both independently and interdependently, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and be willing to work under strenuous and often adverse conditions in the field. Additional desirable skills include boat operation and background in plant/soil sciences, plant ecology and statistical ecology. Competitive graduate research assistantship funding and tuition waivers are available. Truly exceptional doctoral student applicants will also be considered for a Board of Regents Doctoral Fellowship in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology. For further information, please contact Dr. Mark W. Hester, Coastal Plant Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA 70504 [email protected]. Please attach resume, as well as GPA and GRE score information with all inquiries. All application materials need to arrive no later than February 1, 2009, to receive full consideration for Fall 2009 funding (see http://www.ucs.louisiana.edu/~pll6743/biogradstudies.htm for details).
