[ECOLOG-L] MS Graduate Teaching Assistanships - UNC

2016-01-19 Thread Gomez, Susana
Job Description: Two M.S. Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs) are
available in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Northern
Colorado (UNC) starting in fall 2016 (or spring 2017).  Students can work on
projects related to plant-insect interactions, plant-mycorrhizal fungus
interactions or three-way interactions.  Students awarded a teaching
assistantship are generally supported (during fall and spring semesters)
contingent on successful teaching and progress in the program. The
compensation for this position includes a stipend of $14,562 for 9 months,
and a full waiver of up to 10 credit hours of tuition per semester (GTA). In
addition, summer funding opportunities are available on a competitive basis. 

Qualifications:  Please review the requirements for admission to UNC:
http://www.unco.edu/grad/admissions/requirements.html and the School of
Biological Sciences:
http://www.unco.edu/nhs/biology/students/gradapp-instructions.html.
Additional requirements for international students:
http://www.unco.edu/grad/international/howtoapply.html

If you are qualified and interested in pursuing graduate research, please
send the following items to Dr. Karen Gomez (karen.go...@unco.edu): (a)
cover letter discussing interest in our research, applicable experience, and
goals for undertaking a graduate program, (b) official or unofficial
undergraduate transcripts (GPA3.0), (c) CV, (d) GRE scores, and (e) name
and e-mail of three professional references. Successful applicants are
expected to start in August, 2016.

Applicants with experience in (or the ability to learn) molecular biology
techniques (e.g. PCR and qPCR), and with experience in designing and
conducting independent research under an advisor will be especially competitive.

Responsibilities: In order to successfully complete this M.S. program,
students must meet expectations at teaching undergraduate courses, and must
complete their required coursework. For the research component, students
should: demonstrate willingness/ability to learn new research techniques,
possess the ability to design and conduct independent research, demonstrate
attention to detail and effectiveness in completion of research, conduct
work safely, be collegial, and maintain a habit of reading scientific
literature in her/his field. 

Deadline: Open until position is filled
Website: http://www.unco.edu/nhs/biology/
Lab Website: http://www.gomezlab.com 
Contact: Dr. Karen Gomez
E-mail: karen.go...@unco.edu
Phone: 970-351-2555


[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Graduate Teaching Assistantship - UNCO

2016-01-04 Thread Gomez, Susana
Title: M.S. Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Agency: University of Northern Colorado 
Location: Greeley, Colorado

Job Description: M.S. Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) are available 
in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Northern 
Colorado (UNC) starting in fall 2016.  Students can choose from projects 
related to plant-insect interactions, plant-mycorrhizal fungus 
interactions or three-way interactions.  Students awarded a teaching 
assistantship are generally supported (during fall and spring semesters) 
contingent on successful teaching and progress in the program. The 
compensation for this position includes a stipend of $14,562 for 9 months, 
and a full waiver of up to 10 credit hours of tuition per semester (GTA). 
In addition, summer funding opportunities are available on a competitive 
basis. 

Qualifications:  Please review the requirements for admission to UNC: 
http://www.unco.edu/grad/admissions/requirements.html and the School of 
Biological Sciences: http://www.unco.edu/nhs/biology/students/gradapp-
instructions.html. Additional requirements for international students: 
http://www.unco.edu/grad/international/howtoapply.html

If you are qualified and interested in pursuing graduate research, please 
send the following items to Dr. Karen Gomez (karen.go...@unco.edu): (a) 
cover letter discussing interest in our research, applicable experience, 
and goals for undertaking a graduate program, (b) official or unofficial 
undergraduate transcripts, (c) CV, (d) GRE scores, and (e) name and e-mail 
of three professional references. Successful applicants are expected to 
start in August, 2016.

Applicants with experience in (or the ability to learn) molecular biology 
techniques (e.g. PCR and qPCR), and with experience in designing and 
conducting independent research under an advisor will be especially 
competitive.

Responsibilities: In order to successfully complete this M.S. program, 
students must meet expectations at teaching undergraduate courses, and 
must complete their required coursework. For the research component, 
students should: demonstrate willingness/ability to learn new research 
techniques, possess the ability to design and conduct independent 
research, demonstrate attention to detail and effectiveness in completion 
of research, conduct work safely, be collegial, and maintain a habit of 
reading scientific literature in her/his field. 

Deadline: Open until position is filled
Website: http://www.unco.edu/nhs/biology/
Lab Website: http://www.gomezlab.com 
Contact: Dr. Karen Gomez
E-mail: karen.go...@unco.edu
Phone: 970-351-2555


[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Graduate Teaching Assistantship - Fall 2014

2014-04-16 Thread Gomez, Susana
Title: M.S. Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Agency: University of Northern Colorado
Location: Greeley, Colorado
Job Description: One M.S. Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) is available 
in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado 
(UNC) starting in fall 2014. This project will evaluate the conditions to 
create a rigorous system to study mycorrhizal fungus-crop-insect interactions, 
examine the effects of aboveground insect herbivory and belowground mycorrhizal 
fungus colonization on plant physiology, and assess organism performance in 
tripartite interactions. The proposed work combines plant biology, fungal 
ecology, and molecular biology.  Students involved in this research will be 
partly supported by a grant and graduate teaching assistantships. Students 
awarded a teaching assistantship are generally supported (during fall and 
spring semesters) contingent on successful teaching and progress in the 
program. The compensation for this position includes a stipend of $14,562 for 9 
months, and a full waiver of up to 10 credit hours of tuition per semester 
(GTA). In addition, summer funding opportunities are available to eligible 
students.
Qualifications:  Please review the requirements for admission to UNC: 
http://www.unco.edu/grad/admissions/requirements.html and the School of 
Biological Sciences: 
http://www.unco.edu/nhs/biology/students/gradapp-instructions.html. Additional 
requirements for international students: 
http://www.unco.edu/grad/international/howtoapply.html
If you are qualified and interested in pursuing graduate research related to 
plant interactions with other organisms, please send the following items to Dr. 
Karen Gomez (karen.go...@unco.edu): (a) cover letter discussing interest in the 
project, applicable experience, and goals for undertaking a graduate program, 
(b) official or unofficial undergraduate transcripts, (c) CV, (d) GRE scores, 
and (e) name and e-mail of three professional references. Successful applicants 
are expected to start in August 2014.
Applicants with experience in (or the ability to learn) molecular biology 
techniques (e.g. PCR and qPCR), and with experience in designing and conducting 
independent research under an advisor will be especially competitive.
Responsibilities: In order to successfully complete this M.S. program, students 
must meet expectations at teaching undergraduate courses, and must complete 
their required coursework. For the research component, students should: 
demonstrate willingness/ability to learn new research techniques, possess the 
ability to design and conduct independent research, demonstrate attention to 
detail and effectiveness in completion of research, conduct work safely, be 
collegial, and maintain a habit of reading scientific literature in her/his 
field.
Deadline: Open until position is filled
Website: http://www.unco.edu/nhs/biology/
Lab Website: http://www.gomezlab.com
Contact: Dr. Karen Gomez
E-mail: karen.go...@unco.edu
Phone: 970-351-2555


[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Graduate Teaching Assistantships

2014-01-28 Thread Gomez, Susana
Title: Two M.S. Graduate Teaching Assistantships
Agency: University of Northern Colorado
Location: Greeley, Colorado
Job Description: Two M.S. Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) are available 
in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado 
(UNC) starting in summer 2014. This project will evaluate the conditions to 
create a rigorous system to study mycorrhizal fungus-crop-insect interactions, 
examine the effects of aboveground insect herbivory and belowground mycorrhizal 
fungus colonization on plant physiology, and assess organism performance in 
tripartite interactions. The proposed work combines plant biology, fungal 
ecology, and molecular biology.  Students involved in this research will be 
partly supported by a grant (pending award) and graduate teaching 
assistantships. Students awarded a teaching assistantship are generally 
supported (during fall and spring semesters) contingent on successful teaching 
and progress in the program. The compensation for this position includes a 
stipend of $14,562 for 9 months, and a full waiver of up to 10 credit hours of 
tuition per semester (GTA). In addition, summer funding opportunities are 
available to eligible students.
Qualifications:  Please review the requirements for admission to UNC: 
http://www.unco.edu/grad/admissions/requirements.html and the School of 
Biological Sciences: 
http://www.unco.edu/nhs/biology/students/gradapp-instructions.html. Additional 
requirements for international students: 
http://www.unco.edu/grad/international/howtoapply.html
If you are qualified and interested in pursuing graduate research related to 
plant interactions with other organisms, please send the following items to Dr. 
Karen Gomez (karen.go...@unco.edu): (a) cover letter discussing interest in the 
project, applicable experience, and goals for undertaking a graduate program, 
(b) official or unofficial undergraduate transcripts, (c) CV, (d) GRE scores, 
and (e) name and e-mail of three professional references. Successful applicants 
are expected to start in May/June 2014.
Applicants with experience in (or the ability to learn) molecular biology 
techniques (e.g. PCR and qPCR), and with experience in designing and conducting 
independent research under an advisor will be especially competitive.
Responsibilities: In order to successfully complete this M.S. program, students 
must meet expectations at teaching undergraduate courses, and must complete 
their required coursework. For the research component, students should: 
demonstrate willingness/ability to learn new research techniques, possess the 
ability to design and conduct independent research, demonstrate attention to 
detail and effectiveness in completion of research, conduct work safely, be 
collegial, and maintain a habit of reading scientific literature in her/his 
field.
Deadline: Open until position is filled
Website: http://www.unco.edu/nhs/biology/
Lab Website: http://www.gomezlab.com
Contact: Dr. Karen Gomez
E-mail: karen.go...@unco.edu
Phone: 970-351-2555


[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Graduate Teaching Assistantship - University of Northern Colorado

2013-05-06 Thread Gomez, Susana
Dear colleagues,

I am recruiting a student who is interested in pursuing an M.S. degree in 
Biology at the University of Northern Colorado starting this Fall of 2013. The 
research involves tripartite interactions among plants, mycorrhizal fungi and 
insects. For more details please visit the following link:

http://www.gomezlab.com

Interested candidates could contact me via E-mail at 
karen.go...@unco.edumailto:karen.go...@unco.edu or by phone 970-351-2555. 
Thank you!

Best regards,
Karen

Susana Karen Gomez, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
School of Biological Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
http://www.gomezlab.com

Mail: 2480 Ross Hall, Campus Box 92
501 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80639
Phone: (970) 351-2555
Fax: (970) 351-2335


[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Graduate Teaching Assistantship

2013-02-26 Thread Gomez, Susana
Dear colleagues,

Sorry for the Spam. I am recruiting a student who is interested in pursuing an 
M.S. degree in Biology at the University of Northern Colorado starting this 
Fall of 2013. The research involves tripartite interactions among plants, 
mycorrhizal fungi and insects. For more details please visit the following link:

http://www.gomezlab.com

Interested candidates could contact me via E-mail at 
karen.go...@unco.edumailto:karen.go...@unco.edu or by phone 970-351-2555. 
Thank you!

Best regards,
Karen

Susana Karen Gomez, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
School of Biological Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
http://www.gomezlab.com

Mail: 2480 Ross Hall, Campus Box 92
501 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80639
Phone: (970) 351-2555
Fax: (970) 351-2335