Dear Colleagues, Kindly let your recent M.Sc. student know about the following:
Our lab is recruiting a Ph.D. candidate to pursue research on links between local variation of community and ecosystem metrics (productivity, diversity, richness) and broader spatial patterns, and how such patterns can predict local variation. This project involves experimentation on and analysis of data from a system of natural micrososms (rock pools) in Jamaica but can also focus on modelling, mathematical analysis, and other data sets. Willingness to travel to Jamaica is a must :). We seek students with passion for research and demonstrated familiarity with ecological methods and issues. Proven interest in metacommunity theory, ecological stability, and multitrophic interactions in water will help. Competitive credentials for NSERC, Ontario Graduate Scholarship, or other graduate scholarships (high grades, some publications submitted or published) is a major asset. McMaster normally requires an MSc degree to register in PhD program but excellent BSc students can be admitted as MSc students and transfer after a trial period. If you wish to apply or make further inquiries, please contact J Kolasa ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>). Hamilton is a part of the Greater Toronto Area and offers a rich and diverse opportunity for a range of academic and non-academic activities. More information about the campus and department can be found at http://www.biology.mcmaster.ca/ Applicants from any country who possess appropriate background will be seriously considered. Possible starting dates are January 1, 2016 or May 1, 2016 (at the latest). J. Kolasa, Dept. Biology, Mcmaster University, 1280 Main Str W, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada http://www.biology.mcmaster.ca/kolasa/ Fax (905)522-6066 http://www.elsevierdirect.com/product.jsp?isbn=9780125545228
