The Helton lab at the University of Connecticut, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment seeks an M.S. or Ph.D. student starting Summer/Fall 2014 to study the effects of climate change and land use on nutrient and carbon fluxes from stream and river networks in the Connecticut River watershed. Research Assistantship responsibilities include field sampling, maintenance of automated samplers and sensors, water chemistry laboratory work, and quantitative/geospatial analyses.
Qualified candidates should have a B.S. or M.S. in ecology, chemistry, natural resources, geography, environmental science, or related field, and show a strong interest in aquatic ecology, water quality, and/or hydrology. Ideal candidates will have some previous research experience in aquatic ecosystems, field sampling, and GIS, and availability to begin in May or June 2014. Stipend is approx. $28,000 – 30,000 per year, with excellent health insurance and full tuition remission. Please send a brief letter of interest, GRE scores, GPA, a list of relevant coursework, and a resume or C.V. to Dr. Ashley Helton ( [email protected]). The Helton Lab – www.ashleyhelton.weebly.com Department of Natural Resources and the Environment – www.nrme.uconn.edu Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering – www.cese.uconn.edu -- Ashley M. Helton Assistant Professor Department of Natural Resources and the Environment Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering University of Connecticut <[email protected]>
