-- Amy Marcarelli
Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences Michigan Technological University 1400 Townsend Dr., Dow 740 Houghton, MI 49931 Phone: 906-487-2867 [email protected] http://www.bio.mtu.edu/faculty/Marcarelli.htm
An MS position will be available beginning spring/summer 2012 with Dr.
Amy Marcarelli at Michigan Technological University to study the effects
of stream crossing improvement projects on stream ecosystem function
(retention and nutrient spiraling). Field research will be located in
the Chequamegon-Nicolet and Ottawa National Forests in the Upper
Peninsula of Michigan in collaboration with Drs. Anne Timm and Sue
Eggert from the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station. The MS
candidate will also be expected to assist with physical habitat,
macroinvertebrate, and fish sampling with Drs. Timm and Eggert.This
position will be supported through a combination of research and
teaching assistantship. All candidates must be highly motivated, work
well with a team, and be willing to conduct research in rugged settings.
Desired qualifications also include excellent academic record, prior
field experience in aquatic ecosystems, and good writing, quantitative
and computing skills. Interested applicants should contact Dr.
Marcarelli ([email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>,
906-487-2867).For details on the application procedure, visit
http://www.bio.mtu.edu/grads.htm.Position will be open until filled, but
applicants must apply by January 15, 2010 for full consideration.
