The Preston Lab in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison is seeking a PhD student to begin in 2019. Research in the lab examines links between species interactions, environmental change, and ecosystem functioning in freshwaters. We are especially interested in the ecology of parasites, predators, and invasive species within streams, wetlands, and lakes. See https://preston.wiscweb.wisc.edu/ for more information. While the specific research topics are flexible, the incoming PhD student will have the opportunity to work on projects related to community and ecosystem ecology of freshwater streams in the Pacific Northwest. The UW-Madison provides an unparalleled location to work with freshwater scientists from many units on campus, including Integrative Biology, the Center for Limnology, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, and others (see https://water.wisc.edu/research/). For more information about the graduate programs in Forest and Wildlife Ecology see https://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu.
Desired qualifications include relevant prior research experience, an ability to work collaboratively with a lab group, and interests that combine field and laboratory based research. Students with a master’s degree, a demonstrated record of publication, strong writing and quantitative skills, and experience in stream ecology will be given preference. Students from groups that are historically underrepresented in STEM field are especially encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will be able to participate in field research over the summer of 2019, with a start date for graduate studies in Madison of fall 2019. The position will be funded to include an RA, tuition remission, health benefits, and stipend. To express interest in the position please email daniel.pres...@wisc.edu and include 1) a statement of research interests and experience, 2) a CV or resume, 3) GPA , 4) contact information for references, and 5) a writing sample, if possible (e.g., a publication, undergraduate thesis, or proposal). Dan Preston Assistant Professor Forest and Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin, Madison daniel.pres...@wisc.edu
