Graduate (MS) Assistantships in Mollusk Ecology University of Louisiana at Monroe Website: www.ulm.edu/biology
I am looking for one, possibly two, MS students interested in invertebrate ecology, diversity, and distribution beginning August 2009. Projects include correlating land use practices with freshwater mussel diversity in Bayou Bartholomew (AR & LA), land snail surveys at a local wildlife refuge, and freshwater snail surveys in Arkansas. Students should have a B.S. in Biology or related field by the start date, and must be willing to dedicate two to three years on the project. Students with previous GIS experience are highly encouraged to apply for the mussel project; students with experience in community ecology analysis and field work are encouraged to apply for the others. Stipends include full tuition waiver along with a $8,000 annual teaching assistantship. Stipends may be augmented by grants currently under review. NOTE: all positions are subject to budgetary funding and the availability of competitive assistantships. Location: Monroe, LA USA Salary: $8,000-$10,000 annual plus tuition waiver Qualifications: Admission requirements include a minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA and a minimum 900 (V+Q) GRE score. Students must apply to both the graduate school and the department separately. Start Date: August 1, 2009 Application Deadline: ASAP For more information contact: Dr. Russ Minton Department of Biology University of Louisiana at Monroe 318-342-1795 min...@ulm.edu
