Graduate Research Assistantship Ecological change in Pine Barrens. A 50% time graduate research assistantship is available beginning in June or July 2011. The work involves carefully resurveying pine barrens sites first surveyed by J.T. Curtis and students more than 50 years ago to assess ecological changes. We will also collect plants for genetic analyses and measure functional traits. The successful candidate should be skilled in field plant taxonomy and vegetation sampling and have strong quantitative skills. MS level preferred. The assistantship supplies a monthly stipend, tuition and benefits for up to 2-3 years, perhaps in combination with a Teaching Assistantship. A valid drivers license is required. Interested persons should contact Dr. Don Waller, Univ. WI-Madison, Dept. of Botany (dmwaller at wisc.edu; 263-2042), Dr. Tom Givnish (givnish at wisc.edu, 265-5718), or Sarah Johnson (sejohnson7 at wisc.edu; 265-2191).
