A funded PhD assistantship is available at Arizona State University in the School of Life Sciences (www.sols.asu.edu) to start in the Fall of 2015 and be co-advised by Dr. Daniel Allen (www.public.asu.edu/~dallen15) and Dr. Julie Stromberg (www.stromberg.lab.asu.edu). The student will have the opportunity to develop their own research on topics related to food webs, biodiversity, and surface/groundwater hydrology in stream and riparian ecosystems.
Qualifications: Applicants should have a Masters degree in Ecology or a related field, but exceptional candidates with an undergraduate degree in Ecology or a related field will also be considered. The ideal candidate will have some previous research experience in field ecology, an interest in working in stream and riparian ecosystems, a strong work ethic, be able to work in rugged field conditions, be able to work independently and with others, and be available to begin in May 2015. The position offers a stipend, tuition waiver, and health benefits through a combination of Research and Teaching assistantships (at least 2 academic years of support as a Research Assistant is available). Please send a brief letter of interest, a CV/resume that includes contact information for three references, and copies of transcripts and GRE scores (if available, unofficial is fine) to [email protected]. For full consideration, complete applications to the ASU School of Life Sciences graduate program are due December 1, 2014 through an online application (for details see www.sols.asu.edu/graduate/biology-masters-and-phd-programs), but students are encouraged submit the requested materials above to Dr. Daniel Allen well in advance of that date.
