Two MS assistantships are available starting Fall semester 2019 at Southeastern Louisiana University. One position is specifically open to a student who will use replicated, systematic surveys of bee communities to investigate how fire management of a threatened longleaf pine ecosystem impacts native bee species. The research focus of the second position is undefined, but could target aspects of urban ecology, plant-pollinator interaction networks, species-genetic-diversity-correlations, evolutionary ecology of plant-insect interactions, etc.
Successful applicants will be supported on a competitive two year assistantship plus full tuition waiver. The ideal candidates will be independent, self-motivated, and have interests/training in areas aligned with those described above. Complete applications must be received by the deadline of January 30, and will include a statement of research interests, unofficial GRE scores and transcripts, a current CV/résumé, and two letters of reference. Application materials should be sent directly to Dr. Janice Bossart (jboss...@selu.edu) via email attachment. Applicants must meet minimum requirements to be admitted to the graduate program in Biological Sciences at Southeastern: http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/depts/biol/grad_degree/index.html. Southeastern Louisiana University has over 15,000 students, and is located in Hammond, LA, less than an hour from both New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The region is known for its diverse, unique terrestrial and wetland habitats, and the abundance of eclectic cultural events and activities.
