Position: Graduate Research Assistantship in Limnology/Aquatic Ecology
Location: Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA;
Contact: Dr. Alan Wilson, [email protected],
334.246.1120, http://www.wilsonlab.com
One graduate research assistantship (M.S or Ph.D)
is available in Alan Wilsons lab at Auburn
University (AU) to study basic and applied
limnology/aquatic ecology. Current lab research
projects revolve around understanding the
ecological and genetic mechanisms mediating
harmful freshwater algal blooms. Students in my
lab are welcome to participate on existing
projects but are strongly encouraged to develop
their own thesis projects using a suite of
approaches available at AU including field
limnocorral and whole-pond experiments,
large-scale lake surveys, and laboratory-based
mechanistic studies. Travel opportunities to
field sites throughout the Southeast and Midwest
and to scientific conferences are made available to all of my students.
The ideal candidate will be honest, hard-working,
enjoy teamwork, have coursework in ecology, have
good grades (GPA > 3.2) and competitive GRE
scores (quantitative and verbal above 50th
percentile and writing of 4.0 or greater), and be
excited about studying freshwater phytoplankton
dynamics in the lab and field. The start date is
flexible and could be anytime during the
2011-2012 school year. A competitive stipend is
accompanied by a full tuition waiver and health insurance.
Interested students are encouraged to email (1) a
brief letter of interest clearly describing how
my lab is a good fit for you and your
professional aspirations, (2) contact information
for three references, (3) unofficial copies of
transcripts, and (4) a brief resume including GRE
scores to Alan Wilson at [email protected] by 1
July 2011 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Dr. Alan E. Wilson Assistant Professor
Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures Auburn University
203 Swingle Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849
[email protected], 334.246.1120, http://www.wilsonlab.com
