PhD and MS Assistantships: Aquatic Ecology Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources West Lafayette, IN, USA Description: Graduate student (PhD and MS) assistantships are available to conduct research in aquatic ecology in the Hoverman Lab (http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~jhoverm/). Research projects will focus on pond communities and explore the effects of natural and anthropogenic stressors on individuals, species interactions, and community structure and function. These projects will combine laboratory and mesocosm experiments with broad-scale field surveys. General research topics include: 1) Ecological and evolutionary importance of inducible defenses in prey 2) Ecology of emerging infectious diseases 3) Direct and indirect effects of anthropogenic chemicals on communities Selected individuals will enroll in Purdue Universitys Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (www.ag.purdue.edu/fnr) in West Lafayette, IN. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a BS (for MS position) or MS (for PhD position) in Biology, Ecology, Wildlife, or related field; GPA of 3.2 or greater; and above average GRE scores (at least 50th percentile for quantitative and verbal; at least 4.0 for analytical writing). Salary: Assistantships include 12-month stipend, full tuition coverage, and insurance. Start date: Exact start date is negotiable (can start sometime from August 2013-January 2014). How to Apply: The positions will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please respond by July 1, 2013 and submit CV, GRE scores (unofficial is fine), transcript (unofficial is fine), names and contact information for three references, and cover letter detailing research interests, related experience, and career goals to Dr. Jason Hoverman ([email protected]). For more information please contact: Dr. Jason Hoverman Phone: 765-496-3263 Email: [email protected] Website: http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~jhoverm/ Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
