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*Masters student in Invasive Plant Ecology* Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Tech Invasive Plant Ecology lab is seeking a highly motivated and qualified MS level student to work on a project related to invasive plant interactions in novel ecosystems. Specifically, the project will take place on an active surface coalmine at the Powell River Project ( www.prp.cses.vt.edu) in Southwestern Virginia, a joint venture between Virginia Tech and the mining industry. Autumn olive (*Elaeagnus umbellata*) is an extremely common exotic nitrogen-fixing shrub compromising reclamation success in the Appalachian coalfields. The student will design and implement a project to evaluate if various reclamation practices are facilitating autumn olive success, as well as identifying autumn olive management programs for hardwood establishment. Additional projects are available depending on student interest. A 12-month stipend and tuition are covered, and the position is available immediately, but will likely begin in January 2014 (negotiable). The student will work in the Virginia Tech Invasive Plant Ecology lab ( http://www.ppws.vt.edu/~jnbarney/index.html), which works in a range of systems in the Southeastern US. The student will have the opportunity to interact with all lab projects, and will be encouraged to present thesis results at regional and national meetings. Relevant experience or coursework in ecology, restoration, or weed science is preferable. Blacksburg, VA is an excellent location for the nature lover, and always ranks in the Top 10 US locations for outdoor recreation. Please send a CV, transcripts, research and career goals, and three (3) references as a single pdf file to Jacob Barney ([email protected]; 540-231-6323). __________________________________________ Jacob Barney, PhD Assistant Professor of Invasive Plant Ecology Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science Virginia Tech 435 Old Glade Rd (0330) Blacksburg, VA 24061 Office: 540-231-6323 www.ppws.vt.edu/~jnbarney
