Positions available for MS and PhD students I am seeking MS and PhD students to join my lab in the Department of Biological Sciences and Institute of Applied Science at the University of North Texas beginning January 2010. Research topics are open but should closely match my own interests in aquatic community and ecosystem ecology. Potential themes of investigation include: effects of food web structure and biodiversity on ecosystem function; effects of altered hydrology/drought on aquatic food webs; responses of aquatic communities to environmental change; multiple predator effects in aquatic ecosystems. Stream and pond mesocosms are available at UNT for experimental research, and potential field sites include Great Plains streams and reservoirs (TX, USA), large tropical river systems (PR, Brazil), and coastal lagoon complexes (RS, Brazil). Successful applicants will demonstrate a solid background in ecology and related disciplines, field experience in aquatic ecosystems, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger research team. Students are expected to present research findings at professional conferences, and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Support will be provided by a combination of teaching and research assistantships.
I encourage you to send me an e-mail if you are interested in pursuing graduate studies in my lab. In your e-mail, please indicate what potential research topics you might like to pursue, and briefly tell me about your previous research experience. Attach any representative publications you may have, as well as a current CV that includes standardized test scores, evidence of academic achievement and relevant training/experience. Please do not apply to the graduate program at this time. I will request additional information, letters of recommendation and an interview before graduate applications are submitted. Interested students should contact me as soon as possible, but before October 15, 2009. Please be aware of additional requirements and deadlines for acceptance to the graduate program: http://www.ias.unt.edu/graduate/index.html David J. Hoeinghaus, Ph.D. Department of Biological Sciences Institute of Applied Science University of North Texas 1155 Union Circle #310559 Denton, Texas 76203-5017 USA E-mail: [email protected] Office phone: +1 (940) 565-2228 Website: http://biol.unt.edu/~djhoeinghaus/
