PhD opportunity in wetland ecology at Texas Tech University Start date January 2012
The Griffis-Kyle lab invites applications for a PhD position in Texas Tech’s Natural Resource Management Program. We welcome inquiries from motivated students interested in how climate change affects wetland dependant organisms. Incoming PhD students are encouraged to develop their own research project in the broad area of wetland ecology and climate working at the Lake Waco Wetlands (http://www.lakewacowetlands.com/). There are mesocosms, lab space, and a natural area available on site to create an integrated research project combining laboratory and field ecology. Qualifications: We are looking for highly motivated and creative students with good communication skills (oral and written) that are comfortable working independently and that have previous experience. Students should be interested in collaborating with a community college and mentoring undergraduates in research. Preference will be given to students with a M.S., competitive GRE scores, undergrad GPA (>3.0), grad GPA (>3.5), and are able to start by January 2012 Interested applicants should email Dr. Kerry Griffis-Kyle (kerry.griffis- k...@ttu.edu) ASAP and have “PhD opportunity” in the subject line. Please include in the email: 1) how this position will help you fulfill your career goals, 2) pertinent work experience 3) GRE scores, 4) why I should hire you, and 4) address, phone, and email. Please include with your email a resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references. Texas Tech University requires a background check before a person can be hired. Email correspondence is preferred. For additional information on the Griffis-Kyle lab: http://www.rw.ttu.edu/ttunrm/index.php? option=com_content&task=view&id=71&Itemid=45 For additional information on the Department of Natural Resources Management: http://www.rw.ttu.edu/ttunrm/ For additional information on Texas Tech’s Graduate Program: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/
