RE: GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP: AQUATIC INSECT CONSERVATION Opening for a graduate student (Ph.D. or M.S.) interested in conducting research on the conservation and ecology of aquatic insects that contributes to conserving the Hine’s emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana). This species is 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, roadway impacts, habitat restoration and creation. Field research is conducted primarily in Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. Students interested in adult dragonfly ecology and behavior are especially encouraged, however, those with general interests in predator-prey or predatorpredator interactions, wetland hydrology, and/or crayfish ecology are also encouraged. I seek students interested in working on studies that integrate basic and applied ecology. If you are interested in conducting research that plays a vital role in saving a rare and unusual species and conserving other aquatic insects, contact Daniel A. Soluk, Dept. of Biology, The University of South Dakota ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; http://people.usd.edu/~dsoluk/) for further information. Consideration of applicants will begin Dec 21, 2010. Daniel A. Soluk, Associate Professor Dept. of Biology University of South Dakota 414 East Clark Street Vermillion, SD 57069 ph. 605 677-6172
