*PhD in Plant Ecophysiology (Feb 1st Deadline for Fall 2025)*
The Westerband Lab at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is recruiting PhD students for the Fall 2025 semester and Spring 2026. We are seeking students that are interested in studying intraspecific and interspecific variation in plant physiological and morphological traits, and how this influences growth performance in native plants across the Southeastern United States. The successful candidate will carry out a combination of manipulative greenhouse studies and observational field studies. *Preferred qualifications:* · MS or equivalent experience in a relevant field · Experience measuring plant physiological traits (e.g. LICOR) · Experience conducting fieldwork · An interest in native plant restoration and conservation · A valid US driver’s license · Strong communication and interpersonal skills · Capacity to work independently but also as part of a team This PhD position is fully funded as a Graduate Teaching Assistant ( https://biology.louisiana.edu/current-students/graduate-students/assistantships-fellowships) and fellowships are available through the university for exceptionally well-qualified applicants, which will guarantee three years of funding without any teaching requirements. *Application Instructions* Interested candidates should email Dr Andrea Westerband ( andrea.westerb...@louisiana.edu) with a 1) CV, 2) unofficial transcript(s) for BS and MS, if applicable, and 3) a statement of interest that addresses how you meet each of the listed qualifications. Please note that the Department of Biology requires that application materials be sent well ahead of the university deadline. For more information, follow the links below. Biology Department Admissions: https://biology.louisiana.edu/programs/graduate/how-apply University Admissions: https://louisiana.edu/graduateschool/admissions/apply-now/application-checklist Lab Website: www.andreawesterband.com Sincerely, Andrea -- Andrea C. Westerband Assistant Professor Department of Biology University of Louisiana at Lafayette To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
