*PhD Opportunity: River Ecosystem Ecology, Valett Lab; Div. of Biol.
Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula*
The Valett Aquatic Ecosystem Laboratory at the University of Montana,
Missoula, is accepting application from students interested in pursuing
a PhD in Ecosystem Ecology through the Division of Biological Sciences.
A recently funded 5-yr NSF EPSCoR grant will support collaborative
sciences addressing water quality issues through the Montana Consortium
for Research on Environmental Water Systems (MT CREWS;
http://www.mtnsfepscor.org/projects/rii-track-1-consortium-research-environmental-water-systems-crews).
Support of 3-5 years is available for a dedicated student interested in
addressing river energetics and the interaction among metals
contaminants and nutrient enrichment. Student research will be part the
state-wide CREWS programwith opportunity to bridge molecular,
engineering, and ecological sciences. Support is available as soon as
May 2018 and applications will be accepted until February 28, 2019.
Interested students should provide: 1) a letter of intent, 2) updated
CV, and 3) one letter of support to Dr. H. Maurice Valett via the
following contact information:
H. Maurice Valett, HS 104, University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive,
Missoula, MT 59812; maury.val...@umontana.edu
Co-Director, Montana Institute on Ecosystems
Professor of Systems Ecology
Division of Biological Sciences, HS 513A
University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812
maury.val...@umontana.edu <mailto:maury.val...@umontana.edu>
406-243-6058
