MS/PhD Graduate Research Assistantship: Nitrogen Cycling in Managed Grasslands Location: University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY Review/Close Date: Tentative start date June 2009 Description: An MS or PhD level graduate research assistantship is available in the grassland ecosystem ecology lab of Dr. Rebecca McCulley (see http://rebecca.mcculley.googlepages.com/) at the University of Kentucky to explore the effects of plant community composition and fungal endophyte symbiosis on nitrogen cycling, retention, and loss in cattle grazed, transition zone, managed grasslands. Familiarity with the techniques used to measure trace gas fluxes and nitrogen isotopes is preferred (though not required). Interested applicants are encouraged to send a CV and cover letter to: Dr. Rebecca McCulley N-222D Ag Sci North Dept. of Plant & Soil Science University of Kentucky Lexington, KY 40546-0091 Phone: (859) 257-6388 Fax: (859) 323-1952 Email: rebecca.mccul...@uky.edu
The successful candidate will receive a graduate student stipend, health insurance, and tuition remission for at least 2 years. Start Date: June 1, 2009.
