M.S. Graduate Assistantship, Department of Biology & Center for Biodiversity Studies, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
The Aquatic Ecology and Systematics Lab at Western Kentucky University is seeking one qualified M.S. student to contribute to a food web dynamics research project addressing the interactions between nutrient flux, sestonic algae, seasonal filamentous algal growth, macroinvertebrates (including mussels), and fish. The research will be conducted on the mainstem Green River at the Western Kentucky University Upper Green River Biological Preserve (http://greenriver.wku.edu/), a ca. 1,200 acre landscape that is easily accessed within a one hour drive from campus. The Green River is one of the top four rivers in the U.S. according to fish (150+ species) and mussel (70+ species) diversity. Frequent travel to conduct fieldwork during summer and autumn are expected. Qualifications: The successful applicant will have a strong academic foundation, with a B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, or closely-related field. This project requires a strong work ethic, the ability to work both independently and in a team environment, solid English writing and oral communication skills, and field-based and/or lab-based coursework or research experiences. Preference will be given to applicants with experience with stream/riverine macroinvertebrates and/or fish. Candidates who meet the stated qualifications need to submit the following materials to [email protected] with the subject line “GREEN RIVER”: (1 letter of intent, describing background and career goals, (2) resume or CV, (3) college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), (4) GRE scores (unofficial copies acceptable), and (5) contact information for three references. To provide a prospective student with two low-water seasons to conduct research, the preferred starting date is January 2012. For full consideration, please submit application materials in full by 1 November 2011. Scott A. Grubbs, Ph.D. Department of Biology and Center for Biodiversity Studies Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA http://www.wku.edu/biology/staff/scott_grubbs e-mail: [email protected] lab: (270) 745-6262 fax: (270) 745-6856
