Master's-level Graduate Assistantship (2 yr.) in Ecology and Climatology
University at Albany, SUNY <<http://www.albany.edu>www.albany.edu>
Fall 2015
We are recruiting students to join our research team in fall 2015,
for a two-year assistantship, including year-round stipend and
tuition support. The home department will be either Biological
Sciences (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) or Geography and Planning
(Physical Geography). The work is supported by an NSF IDBR award for
a collaborative project led by faculty at UAlbany, SUNY Polytechnic
Institute, SUNY ESF, and Boston University.
The Project: We are developing new biosensors to monitor carbon flow
(sugar concentrations) in tree sap as a measure of how allocation
patterns are affected by changes in the length of growing
seasons. The graduate assistant will help conduct laboratory and
field studies to test and refine several generations of the novel
instruments. Other elements of the project include phenological
studies via remote sensing, and tracking seasonal variation in
vascular transport using high-resolution dendrometers. Participation
will require independent research leading to a Master's thesis, with
the potential to continue on for doctoral studies.
Requirements: Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in a
natural science, and should have research interests in plant ecology
or related fields. Additional consideration will be given to
applicants with strong quantitative skills. Out-of-state students
will need to obtain a New York driver's license for research travel,
and establish residency for reduced tuition.
Interested applicants should contact us directly and send a resume',
unofficial transcripts, a statement of research interests, and
contact information for two academic or professional recommendations.
Formal graduate study applications will be accepted on-line and will
require official undergraduate transcripts, Graduate Record
Examination scores (General Test only), a personal statement, and two
letters of recommendation. Forms and instructions can be found at:
<http://www.albany.edu/graduate/apply-now.php>http://www.albany.edu/graduate/apply-now.php.
Successful applicants will be employees of the Research Foundation of
SUNY, an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer.
Contacts:
George Robinson, Biological
Sciences <mailto:grob...@albany.edu>grob...@albany.edu
Andrei Lapenas, Geography and
Planning <mailto:alape...@albany.edu>alape...@albany.edu
