I am seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual wishing to pursue an M.S. degree in Biological Sciences at the Department of Natural Resource Management, South Dakota State University. A research assistantship ($13,034/yr) is available for two years with a January 1, 2013 start date; graduate assistants receive a 2/3 reduction of tuition costs. The successful applicant will conduct research in the area of wetland or soil ecosystems, and research topics may include prairie pothole wetland hydrology, invasion of non-native Phragmites australis, effects of agricultural management on soil carbon fluxes, or GIS analysis of wetland ecosystem services.
South Dakota State University is a public institution located in Brookings, South Dakota (www.sdstate.edu), with vibrant graduate programs in Biological Sciences, the Geographic Information Science Center of Excellence, and Wildlife & Fisheries. Applicants should have strong data management and computer skills as well as a background in ecology or environmental science. Interested students should send via email a resume with cover letter (include GPA and GRE scores) and transcripts (photocopy is acceptable) to Dr. Carol Johnston, carol.johns...@sdstate.edu. Suitable candidates will then be encouraged to submit a formal application to the graduate school at: http://www.sdstate.edu/admissions/graduate/admission-requirements.cfm ********************************** Carol A. Johnston Professor, Dept. of Natural Resource Management Box 2104A South Dakota State University Brookings SD 57007-0896 Phone: 605-688-6464 Fax: 605-688-6677 E-mail: carol.johns...@sdstate.edu http://www.sdstate.edu/nrm/people/carol-johnston.cfm
