PhD Opportunity in Wetland Ecology at Texas Tech University Start date summer or fall 2013
The Griffis-Kyle lab and the TTU-Waco Program invite applications for a funded PhD position in Wetland Ecology in the Natural Resources Management Program at Texas Tech University. We welcome inquiries from motivated students interested in how climate change or other stressors affects wetland dependent organisms. Students will conduct field work at the Lake Waco Wetlands (http://www.lakewacowetlands.com/) in Waco Texas and work closely with the TTU-Waco program (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/waco/). There is lab space and a natural area available on site to create an integrated research project combining laboratory and field ecology. Additionally, our partnership with the CRASR Institute of Baylor University can allow for use of their research facility onsite, including pond mesocosms. 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. Applicants will need a M.S. to be considered. Students should be interested in collaborating with a community college and mentoring undergraduates in research. Preference will be given to students with previous experience working with amphibians or freshwater invertebrates, field skills, competitive GRE scores, undergrad GPA (>3.0), and grad GPA (>3.5). Applications are currently being considered. Interested applicants should email Dr. Kerry Griffis-Kyle (kerry.griffis- k...@ttu.edu) and have PhD opportunity in the subject line. Please include in the email: 1. How this position will help you fulfill your career goals and why I should hire you 2. Resume or CV including pertinent work experience 3. Unofficial transcripts 4. GRE scores 5. Contact information for three references 6. Address, phone, and email Texas Tech University requires a background check of all new employees. For additional information: TTU Department of Natural Resources Management http://www.rw.ttu.edu/ttunrm/ TTU Graduate Schoolhttp://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/
