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 searching for one M.S. student to contribute to a karst food web project addressing the interactions between macroinvertebrates and seasonal filamentous algal growth. The research will be conducted on the mainstem Green River, including the Western Kentucky University Green River Preserve (http://greenriver.wku.edu/), a ca. 1,200 acre landscape that is easily accessed within a one hour drive from campus. The upper 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: B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, or closely-related field, strong work ethic, the ability to work independently and in a team environment, good writing and oral communication skills, and field-based and/or lab-based coursework or research experiences. 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 (an unofficial copy is 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 summer 2013. Scott A. Grubbs, Ph.D. Professor of Biology Western Kentucky University 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11080 Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA http://www.wku.edu/biology/staff/scott_grubbs e-mail: [email protected]
