-- Amy Marcarelli
Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences Michigan Technological University 1400 Townsend Dr., Dow 740 Houghton, MI 49931 Phone: 906-487-2867 ammar...@mtu.edu http://www.bio.mtu.edu/faculty/Marcarelli.htm
A PhD position will be available beginning Fall 2011 with Dr. Amy
Marcarelli at Michigan Technological University to study consequences of
salmon marine-derived nutrients for stream and river nutrient cycling
and organic matter flow. There will be opportunities for field research
in the Snake and Salmon River basins of central Idaho as part of a
collaborative project with Dr. Colden Baxter (Idaho State University)
and Dr. Mark Wipfli (University of Alaska), and in the Upper Peninsula
of Michigan. An M.S. in aquatic ecology or related discipline is
preferred, but not required; substantial research and/or prior
publication experience will be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.
All candidates must be highly motivated, work well with a team, and be
willing to conduct research in wilderness settings. Desired
qualifications also include excellent academic record, substantial field
experience in aquatic ecosystems, a good quantitative background, and
strong writing and computing skills. Interested applicants should
contact Dr. Marcarelli (ammar...@mtu.edu <mailto:ammar...@mtu.edu>,
906-487-2867). For details on the application procedure, visit
http://www.bio.mtu.edu/grads.htm. Positions will be open until filled,
but applicants must apply by January 15, 2010 for full consideration.
