All: Below is a research assistant position at the University of Utah.
PhD ASSISTANTSHIP Forest Ecosystem Ecology: University of Utah, Dept. of Biology, Salt Lake City The Department of Biology at the University of Utah seeks graduate student applicants who wish to start a Ph.D. program in Fall 2014. Fellowships provide $18K per year plus health benefits for up to five years to pursue a PhD in Biology with forest ecologist Dr. Nalini Nadkarni. Research will be part of NSF-supported studies of tropical montane forest canopy biota – their ecological roles and responses to a variety of human effects, including forest fragmentation, climate change, and ecotourism. Long-term research sites are in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Parallel work may be carried out in montane forests of Utah. We are looking for highly motivated, self-directed students who have experience conducting research and can express themselves clearly. In addition to research, candidates should also be interested in actively contributing to public engagement of science. Selection will be based on: academic excellence, as evidenced by rigor of previous coursework, GPA, and GRE scores; research experience, as evidenced by publications and presentations; commitment to public engagement; letters of recommendation; and the statement of purpose, which should detail the applicant’s general and specific goals. The Department of Biology at the University of Utah (www.utah.edu<http://www.utah.edu>) has an internationally recognized graduate program. The Biology Department encompasses research from molecular biology to global ecology. We provide students with opportunities for practical experience and course credit in research, teaching, extension, and outreach. Students have opportunities to develop outreach skills by participating in innovative programs of the Center for Science and Mathematics Education, which Dr. Nadkarni directs. Salt Lake City has outstanding cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities. Information about our Graduate Program in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology is available at http://www.biology.utah.edu/graduate/index.php. For application instructions, visit: http://www.biology.utah.edu/graduate/eeob/finance.php and follow links to Graduate Program. Applications are due January 6, 2014. Note in your cover letter that you are applying for a position in Dr. Nadkarni’s lab. For more information, contact: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. -- Nalini M. Nadkarni Professor, Department of Biology Director, Center for Science and Math Education 401/402 Aline Skaggs Building University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 (360) 870-6632 Www.nalininadkarni.com Www.researchambassador.com Www.sustainableprisons.org Www.evergreen.edu/ican [email protected]
