RE: GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP: AQUATIC INSECT ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
I have an opening in my lab for at least one student (Ph.D. or possibly M.S.) interested in conducting research on the conservation and ecology of the Hine’s emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana), a federally-listed endangered species that occurs in the Midwestern United States and Canada. The species has a number of unique ecological and behavioral attributes, and its survival is closely linked to groundwater dynamics. You can contribute to ongoing research efforts including habitat conservation, restoration and creation. Research is conducted primarily in the Chicago area and in Door County, Wisconsin. Students interested in adult dragonfly ecology and behavior are especially encouraged, however, I will also consider students with interests in larval dragonfly ecology, wetland hydrology, or crayfish ecology. I seek self-motivated students interested in working on studies that integrate basic and applied ecology. Stipends range from $19-21,000/ year, depending upon experience. If you are interested in conducting research that plays a vital role in saving this rare and unusual species and other aquatic insects, contact Daniel A. Soluk, Dept. of Biology, The Univ. of South Dakota, [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; http://people.usd.edu/~dsoluk/) for further information. You can watch a brief video about some of the problems faced by the Hine’s emerald dragonfly in Wisconsin at (http://www.wpt.org/npa/transcripts/index.cfm?did=33181). Consideration of applicants will begin Jan. 15, 2010. Daniel A. Soluk, Associate Professor Dept. of Biology University of South Dakota 414 East Clark Street Vermillion, SD 57069 ph. 605 677-6172
