The University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL) and Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources are seeking two Ph.D. students to conduct research focused on the physiological ecology of trees and forest ecosystem processes in the Aubrey Lab beginning summer or fall of 2016. Ideal candidates would already possess extensive field and laboratory experience, proven problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, a solid statistical background, an ability to work both independently and as a productive member of a research team, and motivation to develop, conduct, and publish basic and applied research in the field of forest ecophysiology and Energy Ecology. Candidates should possess a M.S. degree in ecology, plant biology, or a related discipline; however, exceptional candidates with a BS in a related discipline will also be considered. The successful candidates will receive a four year graduate assistantship that consists of an annual stipend of approximately $21k and tuition waiver. The graduate assistantship will have both teaching and research responsibilities—the student will be on a teaching assistantship while completing coursework at Warnell and on a research assistantship while completing research at SREL. Student fees of approximately $1k per semester, which include the matriculation fee and activity, athletic, health, student facilities, technology, and transportation fees will be assessed. If you are interested in this opportunity, please familiarize yourself with Warnell’s admission requirements and deadlines and send a single pdf containing: (1) a 1-2 page statement of your research interests and a summary of your professional career goals that explains why you think working in the Aubrey Lab will help you realize these goals; (2) a current CV; (3) unofficial transcripts showing all previous coursework, degrees, and GPA; (4) GRE scores; and (5) contact information of three references to Dr. Doug Aubrey (daub...@srel.uga.edu). If selected to compete for one of these assistantships, you will be encouraged to submit an application to the UGA Graduate School prior to December 31st 2015.
