MS student opportunity in aquatic ecology Department of Biological Sciences, Wayne State University
Support is available in the Steiner lab at Wayne State University for a Master of Science student interested in aquatic population and community ecology. The student will take part in a research project focused on the interactive effects of environmental perturbations and dispersal on the structure and dynamics of zooplankton populations. The student will be encouraged to develop an independent research project related to the primary project. Research during the summer will be conducted at Michigan State University's Kellogg Biological Station located in southwest Michigan. Support during the academic year will be provided by departmental teaching assistantships while summer support will be provided by research assistantships. Funds are also available for housing during the summer field season. Qualifications include: a record of academic achievement as an undergraduate; previous coursework or research experience in ecology or evolutionary ecology; the ability to work independently; and the ability to work long hours in the field (enduring heat, leech, mosquito, humidity, rain, hail, thunderstorms and pond scum). Those seeking further information about the position should contact Dr. Chris Steiner ([email protected]). Wayne State University is an urban university located in beautiful midtown Detroit. General information about the Steiner lab and the Biological Sciences Department can be found at: http://www.clas.wayne.edu/unit-faculty-detail.asp?FacultyID=1721. For information about the Kellogg Biological Station see: http://www.kbs.msu.edu To apply: Please email the following to Dr. Chris Steiner ([email protected]): 1) CV, including GPA and GRE scores, 2) a letter of interest describing general research interests and any prior research experience; and 3) contact information (and email addresses) of 2-3 references.
