An M.S. research assistantship is available through the Center of Excellence for Field Biology (CEFB) at Austin Peay State University (APSU) with an intended start date in August 2015.
The student will be supported by and assist in activities of an NSF-funded Collections in Support of Biological Research grant to improve the infrastructure and utility of the David Snyder Museum of Zoology and APSU Herbarium Natural History Collections. Additionally, the student will be expected to complete an M.S. in Biology that includes course work and thesis research. Although the specific research area is open, the successful applicant will be expected to work closely with collection curators to develop a thesis that utilizes collection data or specimens. The assistantship includes payment of tuition and an academic year stipend for two years, and three months of summer salary each year (totaling $16,800/year). Additional resources such as field vehicles and equipment will be available for use in research through the CEFB. Renewal of this award in year two will be based on performance in the preceding year. Austin Peay State University is located in Clarksville, TN, in one of the most biologically diverse regions of the southeastern U.S. For more information about the Center of Excellence for Field Biology, visit: http://www.apsu.edu/field-biology. For more information about the graduate program in Biology visit: http://www.apsu.edu/biology/graduate. Required qualifications include (1) a B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Evolution, or a related field, (2) excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and (3) strong self-motivation and ability to work well independently and with a team. Previous research experience and work in specimen curation or museum operations are not required, but applicants possessing these skills will be favored. To apply for this position, submit application materials to the APSU graduate school. Please see: http://www.apsu.edu/cogs/admissions for instructions, required documents, and note special instructions for the Biology program. Additionally, please submit the following as a single pdf file: (1) statement of research background and interests, (2) curriculum vitae (3) names and contact information for three academic or professional references, (4) GRE scores, and (5) an unofficial copy of your college transcripts to Dr. Rebecca Johansen at johans...@apsu.edu by the 15th January 2015. Review of applications will begin on 15th Jaunuary 2015 and continue until the position is filled. ___________________________________________ Dr. Rebecca Blanton Johansen Associate Professor, Department of Biology PI, Center of Excellence for Field Biology Curator of Fishes, David Snyder Vertebrate Museum Austin Peay State University PO Box 4718 681 Summer St. Clarksville, TN 37040 Voice: 931-221-7774 E-mail: johans...@apsu.edu<mailto:johans...@apsu.edu>
