MS Opportunity in Wetland Ecology at UConn(beginning Jan 2017) A MS level graduate student position is available in the Lawrence Lab in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Connecticut. The Lawrence Lab conducts primary and applied research focused on improving our understanding of wetland community composition and ecosystem function. The funded project is focused on assessing the impacts of road salt pollution on plant communities and carbon cycling in forested wetlands of southern New England. Research assistant funding is available for a master’s student to begin studies during the spring 2017 semester (January 2017).
The ideal candidate for this project will have a BS in a related field, plant identification skills, previous field and laboratory research experience, the ability to work independently, and enthusiasm for the scientific process. To be considered, please contact Dr. Beth Lawrence prior to applying via email (beth.lawre...@uconn.edu) with the following information: Curriculum vitae or resume, GPA and GRE scores, brief statement of research experience, interests and career goals, and contact information for 2-3 references. For more information on my research program, please visit my lab website: http://lawrencelabuconn.weebly.com/. Information about the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment can be found at: http://www.nrme.uconn.edu/ and details about applying to the Graduate School at the University of Connecticut can be found at: http://grad.uconn.edu/. The Department accepts applications on a rolling basis, but contact with Dr. Lawrence should be made before November 1, 2016 to warrant full consideration.
