Two graduate positions in Plant Ecology: MS and PhD, University of Nevada, Reno, Fall 2012
I will have two graduate positions (one Master’s, one PhD) in plant ecology available at the University of Nevada, Reno for Fall 2012. My lab works on the ecology and evolution of native plants, primarily in arid systems, with the aim of solving applied problems with ecological solutions. The first position is at the Master’s level, and will be focused on the plant communities in Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. This graduate student will work with myself and the Park Service, investigating the evolutionary and ecological responses of four native plants to nitrogen deposition and species invasion within Joshua Tree National Park. Field and greenhouse work will be involved, both at the University of Nevada and Joshua Tree. The ideal candidate would have the capacity for quick learning and independence, and have a strong interest in applied field ecology. A research assistantship is available for 2 ½ years, with stipend and partial tuition and fee waiver. ********* A second position is available for a PhD student, developing their own research questions related to cheatgrass invasion in the Great Basin, complementing an ongoing study investigating the effects of repeated burning on cheatgrass-invaded communities. Research assistantship funds (stipend and partial tuition and fee waiver) are available for 3 years, with potential for TA funds or additional RA support for additional years. The ideal candidate for this position would have a Master’s degree, and a demonstrated ability to formulate ideas and carry out ecological research, have experience in field work, data collection, and analysis, and be proficient at writing scientific papers. ********** Both positions will be joining a lab of people interested in the ecology of arid systems, and a group of active graduate students and faculty at the University of Nevada. To apply, please send (1) a cover letter explaining why you would like to be considered for either graduate position, and how your skills match the desired requirements; (2) a CV (with GPA and GRE scores); and (3) names, email addresses and telephone numbers for three references. Please email to Beth Leger, [email protected] by January 1, 2012. http://www.ag.unr.edu/leger/Leger/Home.html *Master’s degree through the department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science (http://www.cabnr.unr.edu/nres/ms_natural_resources_environmental_science.aspx), application deadline March 1; PhD through the interdisciplinary Graduate Group in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology (http://environment.unr.edu/eecb/), application deadline January 15.
