*Ph.D. Fellowship in Wetland Restoration at Utah State University*
The Kettenring Wetland Ecology Lab at Utah State University is seeking a Ph.D. student for a large-scale wetland restoration project starting summer 2014. The Ph.D. student would assess the long-term success of previously implemented *Phragmites australis *control treatments in two large-scale experiments. In addition, the student would undertake revegetation studies looking at the importance of native plant genetic diversity to invasion resistance against *Phragmites*. *Preferred qualifications:* *an M.S. degree in ecology, plant sciences, invasive species management, restoration, or related field, and/or substantial prior ecological field, greenhouse, and lab experience in those disciplines *an excellent academic record *a keen interest in scientific research that can improve the practice of wetland restoration, including invasive species control and native plant revegetation *strong organizational skills and self-motivation *the ability to work independently but also to work well with a very collegial lab group *strong interpersonal skills (e.g., humility, sense of humor) for effective interactions with land managers and other stakeholders *ability to communicate science effectively to diverse audiences The Kettenring Wetland Ecology Lab focuses on applied ecological research related to mechanisms and impacts of invasive species; restoration of wetlands (including invasive species control and native plant revegetation); and the interaction between hydrology and wetland plants. For more information on the lab see http://www.cnr.usu.edu/htm/facstaff/Kettenring. Interested students should contact Dr. Karin Kettenring ( [email protected]) and include a current resume/c.v., a statement of research interests, and copies of his/her transcripts and GRE scores. Strong candidates will be nominated for a Ph.D. Fellowship in the Department of Watershed Sciences that includes four years of salary support ($20,000 per year), tuition, and research expenses. The application for the fellowship is due January 24, 2014. Thus, interested students should contact Dr. Kettenring well in advance of this deadline. The student would receive his/her degree through the Ecology Center ( http://www.usu.edu/ecology/) and be housed in the Department of Watershed Sciences in the Quinney College of Natural Resources ( http://www.cnr.usu.edu/wats/). Utah State University is located in the town of Logan, in scenic Cache Valley, which is surrounded by mountains. The outdoor opportunities for skiing, hiking, mountain biking, etc., are incomparable. ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo *Karin M. Kettenring, Ph.D.* Assistant Professor, Wetland Ecology Ecology Center and Department of Watershed Sciences Quinney College of Natural Resources Utah State University *Email: *[email protected] *Phone: *435.797.2546 or 435.713.5648 *Mailing address: *5210 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322 *Office room number: *Natural Resources 230 *Lab room number: *Natural Resources 111 *Website: *http://www.cnr.usu.edu/htm/facstaff/Kettenring ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
