M.S. and Ph.D. graduate positions in population ecology will be available in Dr. Derek Johnson’s lab (www.vcuderekjohnson.com) in the Department of Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA beginning August 2019. Students interested in ecological drivers of population dynamics and invasion in a changing world, with particular focus on forest insects (but other possibly taxa), are encouraged to apply. The Johnson lab asks research questions that inform species management and conservation at multiple spatial scales, from local to landscape to geographic scales, and at temporal scales up to several centuries. We take a multi-tool approach to addressing ecological questions, including field research, analyzing existing large datasets, and population modeling. Preference will be given to applicants with strong quantitative and writing skills, research experience, and experience using R. Persons with a strong work ethic are encouraged to submit by email (dmjohn...@vcu.edu): 1) a letter describing their educational background and research experience, research interests, and educational and career goals, 2) a CV/resume (with GPA scores), and 3) the names of three references by December 31, 2018. Applications to the VCU Integrative Life Sciences Ph.D. Program are due by January 10, 2019 ( https://lifesciences.vcu.edu/academic-programs/phd-in-integrative-life-sciences/). Applications to the VCU Biology M.S. Program are due by January 15, 2019 ( https://biology.vcu.edu/grad/about/). Teaching assistantships with tuition waivers and other forms of support are available.
Derek M. Johnson Associate Professor and Chair 1000 W. Cary St. Department of Biology Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA 23284 www.vcuderekjohnson.com (804) 828-2245
