A graduate research assistantship is available starting June 2015 to work on a collaborative National Science Foundation funded project on the thermal ecology of freshwater invertebrates. Collaborating institutions include North Carolina State University, Stroud Water Research Center, University of Arizona, and Utah State University). The selected student will be expected to develop a thesis or dissertation project that links physiological traits to the distribution of invertebrate species. The GRA includes stipend, tuition, health insurance, and research expenses. Applicants interested in integrating large-scale field studies, experimentation, and modeling; and studying aquatic ecosystems within the context of global environmental change are especially encouraged to apply. Interested students should immediately contact Dr. Charles Hawkins ([email protected]), Department of Watershed Sciences, Utah State University. Please include your CV/resume, GPA and list of relevant course work, GRE exam scores, and a statement of research interests, experiences, and professional goals. Exceptionally well qualified PhD applicants may be eligible to compete for a 4-year graduate fellowship. Information about the department is available at www.cnr.usu.edu/wats/.
