Dr. Nancy Tuchman is recruiting a student to start July 1st, 2017 on an MS project in Biology at Loyola University Chicago. The two-year funded position will involve self-directed research on the effects of the invasive hybrid cattail, *Typha **× glauca,* on wetland structure and function in the Upper Great Lakes. The incumbent student is expected to conduct summer research at both the University of Michigan Biological Station in Pellston, MI, and the Dixon Waterfowl Refuge near Hennepin, IL.
The successful candidate for this fellowship will develop a research question and design experiments related to *Typha **× glauca* management, effects of *Typha **× glauca* on biodiversity (plant, bird, fish, amphibian, macroinvertebrate, etc.) wetland nutrient cycling, remote sensing of wetland vegetation, uptake of heavy metals and organic environmental pollutants, and/or use of harvested invasive biomass as an energy source or agricultural amendment. Ideal applicants will have a BS in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, Agronomy, or related field. Previous field research experience is required, and experience in experimental design, statistical analysis, GIS, remote sensing, and/ or environmental toxicology is encouraged. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, (unofficial ok) GRE scores, and contact information of 3 references to Andrew Monks: [email protected] We will accept applications until February 10th, 2017. -- Andrew M. Monks, MS Research Associate Loyola University Chicago
