A Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) summer fellowship is available for one student in partnership with the Santa Barbara Coastal Long Term Ecological Research program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Duration is 10 weeks, June 19-Aug 31, although these dates are flexible. We invite applications from qualified, highly motivated undergraduate students from U.S. colleges/universities to participate in a 10- week lab and field based summer research experience. The student will be involved with an NSF-funded project on the cycling of terrestrially and marine-derived organic matter in kelp forests and nearby marine sediments. The main objective of this project is to evaluate how the input of various kinds of organic matter affects nitrogen and carbon cycling in kelp forest ecosystems and surrounding regions and to develop a quantitative understanding of the potential supply of nutrients provided by these organic matter inputs. Applicants should possess a strong analytical chemistry background, an interest in fieldwork, and the desire to conduct an independent project. Applications will be accepted through May 1, 2017.
Eligibility You are eligible if you are an undergraduate student who has completed at least two years of study towards a bachelor's degree in a related topic (including chemistry, biology, ecology, or physics), and if you will still be an undergraduate in the fall term following the summer fellowship. Students from underrepresented groups and from institutions with limited research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The University of California is an equal opportunity employer and educator. Application Interested applicants should send a statement of interest, resume, unofficial transcript, one letter of recommendation, and contact information for one additional reference. The statement of interest should be less than 500 words and include the following information: (i) professional goals, (ii) interest in position, and (iii) relevant experience. Send application materials as a single PDF, to Heili Lowman ([email protected]). Please title file names and email subject lines with “REU Application – YOUR NAME”. The letter of recommendation should be sent directly from the recommender (please include the applicant's name in the subject line for emails). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be accepted through May 1, 2017.
