A doctoral graduate research assistantship (RA) in stream ecology and ecological stoichiometry is available in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Arkansas in Dr. Michelle Evans-White’s laboratory (https://www.uark.edu/ua/mevanswh/). The position is funded by an NSF grant to examine resource ratio effects on detritivore-detritus interactions in Ozark streams. The RA will be expected to complete research specified within the grant proposal and will develop further research projects related to ecological stoichiometry, community interactions, and ecosystem processes in Ozark streams.
The RA position starts at $20,000 per year starting in summer or fall 2011. Graduate fellowships of $10-20K above this starting salary are available through the Graduate School for qualified applicants ( http://biology.uark.edu/1255.htm). General requirements for doctoral degrees in Biological Sciences can be found on the biology website ( http://biology.uark.edu/1384.htm). Applicants should have a B.S. in biology, ecology, environmental sciences, or a related field; a 3.0 GPA (minimum); 1100 (V+Q) and 4 (Writing) score (minimum). Previous research or job experience in stream ecology is preferred. Please send a letter describing your interest in the project and in graduate school, a completed graduate application form ( http://biology.uark.edu/1251.htm), official copies of transcripts, GRE scores, and 3 letters of recommendation to Dr. Michelle Evans-White ( [email protected]), University of Arkansas, Dept. of Biological Sciences, 601 Science Engineering Building, 850 West Dickson, Fayetteville, AR 72701. *The application deadline is January 15, 2010 or until the position is filled*. -- Michelle A. Evans-White, PhD University of Arkansas Department of Biological Sciences 601 Science Engineering Fayetteville, AR 72701 Office Phone: 479-575-4706
