Graduate Research Assistantship. A research assistantship is available immediately at the Iowa State University Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management for an M.S. or Ph.D. candidate interested in an urban natural resource project aimed at integrating social and biophysical research related to urban stream water quality. Research associated with this appointment will be conducted in conjunction with design and implementation of urban storm water best management practices in and near Ames, IA. A background in biology, ecology, hydrology, or urban natural resources together with experience in or the desire to interact with interested local residents is preferred. A graduate research stipend will be provided along with tuition remission (50% for M.S. or 100% for Ph.D. candidates) and a University-sponsored health insurance plan. For additional information or to discuss this opportunity, please contact Dr. Jan Thompson at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Applicants must contact Dr. Thompson prior to being considered for admission to the Department.
Departmental application requirements are provided at <http://www.nrem.iastate.edu/students/prospecgrad.htm>http://www.nrem.iastate.edu/students/prospecgrad.htm. To submit an application, visit the Iowa State University website and use the on-line Graduate College application process. Students whose first language is not English must have completed the TOFEL exam at the time of application. _____________________________________ Tim Stewart Assistant Professor Natural Resource Ecology and Management Iowa State University Ames, Iowa 50011 (515) 294-1644 http://www.public.iastate.edu/~twstewar/homepage.html
