I would appreciate your bringing this information to the attention of any qualified individuals:
Graduate Research Assistantship (RA) available for a full-time student wishing to complete an M.S. degree in biological sciences at Eastern Illinois University (EIU). The overall project concerns the restoration of an amphibian community that utilizes four ponds within a state nature preserve. In addition to continued monitoring of amphibians using these ponds, the student would be encouraged to develop his/her own thesis project based on the system available. Potential topics include ecotoxicology, community dynamics, repatriation/management, or behavioral ecology. Qualifications: Applicant should have a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences from an accredited institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and GRE scores (verbal + quantitative) of at least 1,000. International students should have a minimum TOEFL score of either 550 (paper), 213 (computer), or 79 (internet), depending on the test type. Ability to work independently in the field, and good writing and analytical skills are expected. Prior experience with amphibians or wetland ecology is desirable. Stipend: The RA carries a gross monthly salary of $1,000 and a full tuition waiver. Funding is guaranteed from August through December 2007, with the opportunity for continued funding thereafter. Partial funding is also possible if the student is able to start as early as May 2007 (the preferred start date). The Department of Biological Sciences (<www.eiu.edu/~biology/index.htm>) has over 25 research-active faculty members, and a strong tradition in natural history and ecology. Facilities available on campus include two animal husbandry areas, a large greenhouse, a GIS facility, and a biotechnology center. Further information about graduate student life at EIU can be found at: <www.eiu.edu/%7Egraduate/>. EIU (<www.eiu.edu>) has an enrollment of circa 11,000 students, and is situated in Charleston, in east-central Illinois. Several state parks, wildlife management areas, and other field sites are available within the region, and the Shawnee National Forest is less than 3 hr away by car. The campus is about a 50-minute drive from the Univ. of Illinois and the Illinois Natural History Survey. Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis are all within a half-day's drive. Application process: Interested persons must apply for admission into the Graduate Program of the Department of Biological Sciences no later than 15 February 2007. Application materials and instructions can be found at: <www.eiu.edu/~bioscigr> Admission into the Graduate Program does not guarantee being awarded this RA. In addition to the application materials, please forward a cover letter, a undergraduate transcript (unofficial copy is OK), and curriculum vitae to me (contact information provided below) -- files attached to an e-mail message are preferred. Thanks, -- SERPENTESERPENTESERPENTESERPENTESERPENTESERPENTESERPENTES Stephen J. Mullin, Ph.D. www: <http://www.ux1.eiu.edu/~sjmullin/> Department of Biological Sciences email: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Eastern Illinois University tel: 217.581.6234 Charleston, IL 61920.3011 fax: 217.581.7141 SERPENTESERPENTESERPENTESERPENTESERPENTESERPENTESERPENTES
