Graduate Research Position in Invasion Ecology Description A graduate position is available for the Spring 2015 semester in The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Toledo http://www.utoledo.edu/nsm/envsciences/. The goal of the student project is to aid in the development of a risk assessment with respect to the introduction and spread of hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) in the Great Lakes Basin. Specifically the student will aid in the prediction of introductions and spread of hydrilla into and within the Great Lakes basin via natural and anthropogenic vectors. The student would work with UT faculty and public and private partners. This project has a budget for student RA support for two semesters and two summers. It is expected that the student will qualify for TA support for the remaining two semesters of a two year program.
Qualifications A successful applicant will have background in ecology, quantitative biology, GIS or statistics. Good quantitative skills and a desire to learn GIS and ecological modeling techniques is required. If you have questions contact Dr. Jonathan Bossenbroek [email protected]. Please provide a cover letter outlining your interests and background relevant to the project, GPA, GRE scores, and research experience to Dr. Bossenbroek. To Apply for Graduate School The application process can be initiated at http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/prospectivestudents/index.html. The University of Toledo is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and Educator and is committed to increasing the diversity of our campus. Jonathan Bossenbroek, Ph.D. Associate Professor - Department of Environmental Sciences University of Toledo Toledo, OH 43606 Office phone: 419/530-4595 [email protected]
