Applications are being accepted for 2-3 graduate research assistantships
(MSc or PhD) to begin in June 2014. General area of emphasis can be
selected from ecological simulation modeling, plant ecohydrology, dynamics
of grassland-woodland ecotones, or belowground structure of plant
communities. Individual projects may concentrate on laboratory, greenhouse,
or field studies. Field studies will likely be located in the Edwards
Plateau, South Texas, and Coastal Prairies regions of Texas. The specific
research topic investigated will be designed around the interests and
qualifications of the student but will be part of an on-going research
program that includes the following projects:
Use of simulation modeling to investigate landscape-level ecological and
hydrologic responses to succession and changes in climate, fire regime, and
land management practices;
Development of ecological simulation models for the San Antonio River
watershed and the San Antonio Bay ecosystems;
Effect of long-term precipitation patterns on grassland-woodland dynamics
and associated ecohydrology;
Ecological, climatic, and management factors associated with the increase in
huisache woodlands;
Root architecture and water-use differences among shortgrass, midgrass, and
shrub species; and
Use of simulation modeling to investigate ecohydrologic relationships in
urban ecosystems.
The student’s home department will be either Plant and Soil Science or
Natural Resources Management, depending on the interests of the student.
Applicants should send 1) a letter of interest, 2) resume, 3) copies of
transcripts and GRE scores, and 4) names, addresses, phone numbers, and
email addresses of a minimum of three references to:
Dr. Terry McLendon
Research Professor
Department of Plant and Soil Science and
Department of Natural Resources Management
Box 42122
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas 79409-2122
806-742-2838 extension 252
[email protected]
Texas Tech University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with
disabilities, and veterans,and we consider the needs of dual career couples.
