Hi, I have two positions vacant for persons interested in plant propagation and/or restoration ecology.
Greenhouse Technician/Horticulturalist Coordinate and execute Native Plant Nursery activities associated with all phases of raising plants for restoration projects. Duties include germinating seeds, growing plants, maintaining greenhouse space. Other duties include purchasing supplies and maintaining inventory, as well as assisting with research projects. A successful applicant will have a Bachelors degree or High School Diploma (GED) and relevant experience. Demonstrated experience in horticulture, greenhouse management, or similar will be preferred. This is a full-time position. Starting salary is commensurate with experience. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. PhD Graduate Assistantship - Marine Botany The Department of Coastal Sciences at the University of Southern Mississippi is requesting applications from highly qualified students for its PhD program in coastal ecosystems with a focus in marine botany. The Department of Coastal Sciences is located at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (http://www.usm.edu/gcrl) in Ocean Springs, MS on the Gulf of Mexico. Our research activities center around the propagation and germination of a variety of seagrass and saltmarsh species in the Gulf of Mexico region. Plants will be used for local coastal restoration projects planned by state and federal agencies as part of Hurricane Katrina recovery activities. Research projects could include aspects of plant reproduction and early life-history, photo-physiology using PAM fluorescence, and/or genetic analyses of population variability. Current research projects can be viewed at: http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/ceg/faculty.php Successful applicants will be provided a full-time Research Assistantship with a tuition waiver. Candidates should possess a relevant BS degree with experience or MS when applying for the PhD program. The position is available January 2008. Interested individuals should contact: Dr. Patrick Biber Assistant Professor, Marine Botany University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Laboratory 703 East Beach Drive Ocean Springs, MS 39564 tel: +1 (228) 872 4200 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
