Graduate Research Assistantship in Coastal Wetland Ecology
A graduate student research assistantship at the MS or PhD level is available starting June 2010 in the Department of Plant Biology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. My lab focuses on the ecology of coastal ecosystems experiencing sea level rise and periodic storm surge from tropical storms, and we have a network of research sites across the Gulf of Mexico from southeastern Louisiana to the panhandle of Florida. The student will be expected to develop a research project related to this main theme. The assistantship includes a tuition waiver, a monthly stipend, and research support. Applicants should be highly motivated, hard-working, and have a background in wetland ecology or a closely related field. Familiarity with statistics and field experience in coastal ecosystems are desirable. Interested applicants should contact me by email ([email protected]) to discuss interests, potential projects, and application procedures. A cover letter describing research interests and current CV are encouraged. Although a June 2010 start date is preferred, the start date is flexible. Loretta L. Battaglia, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Plant Biology & Center for Ecology Southern Illinois University Carbondale Mailcode 6509 Carbondale, IL 62901 USA Tel: 618-453-3216 Fax: 618-453-3441 email: [email protected] Lab webpage: http://www.plantbiology.siu.edu/Faculty/battaglia/index.html
