The newly established Christoffersen lab at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a student interested in pursuing an M.S. in either Biology or Agricultural, Environmental, and Sustainability Science (AESS), starting this Fall 2018 (2 months from now). Stipend + tuition support will be available for top candidates.
The focus of this position will be broadly in physiological plant ecology, with an emphasis on investigating ecological drought tolerance strategies of species comprising local Tamaulipan forests (upland and riparian). Relic Tamauliipan forests remain scattered throughout the valley, and much remains unknown regarding the physiological mechanisms underpinning plant survival in the hot, dry climate characterized by sporadic intense rainfall. There is unique potential to guide restoration efforts in collaboration with US Fish and Wildlife and Nature Conservancy, as well as explore other areas of plant physiological ecology including plant hydraulics modeling or insect-plant interactions in other local contexts. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, CV, and GRE scores to the contact given below. Application Deadline: July 8, 2018 Contact: Dr. Bradley Christoffersen, Assistant Professor, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley bradley.christoffer...@utrgv.edu
