The University of Texas at El Paso, Department of Biological Sciences, seeks a highly motivated doctoral student to study wetland ecology, which could include vertebrate, invertebrate or plant ecology at the genetic to ecosystem levels, beginning Summer 2017. Participation in undergraduate education activities, including design of laboratory exercises related to wetland ecology, is expected. Funding for this graduate research assistantship comes from a grant to UTEP from the Dept of Education through the Hispanic Serving Institutions STEM Articulation Program. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in biology or closely related discipline. To apply, please submit: a cover letter describing research interests, career goals, and experience related to, or interest in, curriculum development; a current CV; unofficial academic transcript; and, the name and full contact information for three references to Drs. Vanessa Lougheed (vlough...@utep.edu) and Elizabeth Walsh (ewa...@utep.edu). Review of applications will begin December 1, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.
