M.S. or Ph.D. Graduate Assistantship in Community Ecology at the University of Alabama
The Howeth Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama invites applications for a M.S. or Ph.D. Graduate Assistantship in community ecology beginning Spring or Fall 2015. A highly motivated student is sought to study (1) the influence of metacommunity dynamics on the establishment, spread, and impact of non-native species, using aquatic communities as a model system OR (2) metacommunity dynamics of aquatic taxa among forest ponds in different stages of succession. Interested students should send an e-mail to Dr. Jennifer Howeth ([email protected]) with "Graduate Assistantship" in the title, and include their CV, statement of research interests, writing sample, GRE scores, unofficial copies of undergraduate transcripts, and contact information for two references by November 5, 2014. Qualified applicants will be invited to apply to the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama by the December 5, 2014 departmental deadline. The Department of Biological Sciences offers Graduate Teaching Assistantships and competitive fellowships to support admitted students. Departmental Aquatic Biology Fellowships for Ph.D. students may be available to highly qualified applicants. Relevant Links: University of Alabama: www.ua.edu Department of Biological Sciences: http://bsc.ua.edu/ Howeth Laboratory: http://bsc.ua.edu/jennifer-howeth/ Center for Freshwater Studies: http://as.ua.edu/cfs/ Tuscaloosa, Alabama is a vibrant university community with numerous cultural and recreational opportunities available. The newly constructed Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, located on the banks of the Black Warrior River and just minutes from the UA campus, brings a variety of shows and musicians to the city. Recreational activities such as canoeing and hiking are quite popular in the nearby Black Warrior and Sipsey River natural protected areas, and the Talladega National Forest. The University of Alabama complies with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status in employment or in any program or activity offered by the University. For further information, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, 171 Rose Administration Building, Box 870300, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0300, 205- 348-5855.
