The Griffis-Kyle lab invites applications for a PhD position in Wetland Ecology in the Natural Resources Management Program at Texas Tech University. We welcome inquiries from motivated students interested in how climate change or other stressors affect wetland dependent organisms. Students will conduct field work at the Lake Waco Wetlands (http://www.lakewacowetlands.com/) in Waco Texas. There are mesocosms, lab space, and a natural area available on site to create an integrated research project combining laboratory and field ecology.
Qualifications: We are looking for highly motivated and creative students with good communication skills (oral and written) that are comfortable working independently with previous research experience. Applicants must have a M.S. to be considered. Students should be interested in collaborating with a community college and mentoring undergraduates in research. Preference will be given to students with previous experience working with amphibians or freshwater invertebrates, competitive GRE scores, undergrad GPA (>3.0), and grad GPA (>3.5). Applications are due by May 18th and should be emailed to kerry.griffis- [email protected] as described below. Interested applicants should email Dr. Kerry Griffis-Kyle (kerry.griffis- [email protected]) and have PhD opportunity in the subject line. Please include in the email: 1) how this position will help you fulfill your career goals, 2) pertinent work experience 3) GRE scores, 4) why I should hire you, and 4) address, phone, and email. Please include with your email a resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references. Texas Tech University requires a background check before a person can be hired. Email correspondence is preferred. For additional information on the Department: http://www.rw.ttu.edu/ttunrm/ For additional information on Texas Techs Graduate Program: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/
