Position description: Undergraduate Research Assistant will work on a project looking at community assembly of fungal endophytes in coastal dune grasses in Oregon. Research focuses on how abiotic and biotic dune conditions determine in planta endophyte communities. Research Assistant will develop an independent project related to the community ecology of dune grass endophytes. In addition, the student will learn to conduct dune surveys, field collections, and culturing in the lab. The position is funded through the Introduced Species and Genotypes IGERT at the University of Minnesota. This opportunity will allow a motivated student to gain valuable field and lab research experience.
Dates: May 2012 August 2012 (some flexibility) Location: Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR Salary: $4500 stipend plus living expenses. Position requirements: Current undergraduate majoring in biology, ecology, environmental studies, microbiology, or related field. Previous research experience in botany, mycology, general field ecology or labwork helpful but not required. Ability to work independently and in groups is required. Students from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Application procedures: (1) Cover letter, (2) Resume or CV, and (3) Names and contact information for two professional references should be sent via email to Aaron David at the University of Minnesota ([email protected]).
