Florida State University Summer 2011
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Sponsored by the National Science Foundation Undergraduate students are invited to apply for one 12-week REU position at the FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory in the labs of Dr. Randall Hughes and Dr. David Kimbro. As part of a collaborative project involving researchers from FSU, University of Georgia, University of North Carolina, and Gulf of Maine Research Institute, the REU student will independently design and implement an experiment to examine linkages between predator-prey interactions and benthic-pelagic coupling services on intertidal oyster reef communities. In addition to their individual research, the student will participate in informal research seminars, weekly lab meetings, and reciprocal trips to labs and field sites other than their own. The student will participate in all aspects of the research process, including data analysis and writing of a research paper. In addition, she/he will be expected to present the experimental results at our annual project meeting. Candidates should be available to live and work at the FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory for a 10-12 week period from May-August 2011. Applicants should have completed basic coursework in biology and ecology. Initiative, attention to detail, and a desire to learn new laboratory and field techniques are essential. Also, willingness to work outdoors in hot and humid conditions is a must. Students will receive a $450/week fellowship stipend as well as funds for research expenses. Housing is available at the FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory (http://www.marinelab.fsu.edu/facilities/#housing). Minority and female students are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information and an application, please see: http://www.marinelab.fsu.edu/faculty/summerresearch2011.html. Application deadline: April 15, 2011. -------------------------------------------------------------- A. Randall Hughes, PhD FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory 3618 Highway 98 St. Teresa, FL 32358 Ph. 850 697 4093 [email protected]
