Opportunity for an M.S. student for a funded project investigating invasive species control techniques on Mima Mound Prairies at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge in Eastern Washington. Mima Mounds are unique hemispherical geologic features that provide habitat for a range of native and invasive prairie species. The student will work with Dr. Rebecca Brown at Eastern Washington University and Mike Rule at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. The project will require extensive field work and will document changes in plant community structure following application of a range of invasive species control techniques including nitrogen management, herbicide, native seed addition, and biocontrol methods. Position may begin as soon as September 2011.
A B.S. or B.A. is required in biology, botany, environmental science, ecology, or related field. Previous experience with statistics and ecological field work are desired but not required. Students must be admissible to the Biology M.S. program at Eastern Washington University (for more information see: http://www.ewu.edu/CSHE/Programs/Biology/Biology-Degrees/MS-Biology.xml). Please send questions or application materials to Dr. Rebecca Brown at [email protected]. Application materials should include a C.V., statement of research and career goals, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for 3 references. If selected, admission to the M.S. program will require additional materials.
