Graduate Research Assistantships MS and PhD Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Michigan State University Subject: Community Ecology, Invasion Biology, Non-consumptive predator effects, Marine Ecology.
I am seeking PhD and MS students to join a research effort to examine non-consumptive predator effects of the invasive spiny water flea (Bythotrephes) on the zooplankton community, and food web in general, in Lake Michigan. This research has broad applications, both to community ecology, invasion biology, and lake and ocean (marine) ecology. My students and I have found that predator induced changes in zooplankton vertical migration contributes strongly to the net effect of the predator on specific prey. We are now (with NSF funding) extending this work looking at community and ecosystem level effects. Information on the Peacor Lab is at www.msu.edu/~peacor. Stipends are competitive based on qualifications, and health and tuition waiver benefits are included. Interested individuals are encouraged to 1) email inquires (please include a CV, put assistantship in the subject line) to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or: 2) Apply to the position by providing the following materials as soon as possible: (1) cover letter describing general and specific research interests/experiences, and potential start dates. (2) brief statement of professional goals (e.g., plans after finishing the graduate training), (3) resume, (4) transcripts, (5) list of three references (names, email addresses, phone numbers, and postal addresses), and (6) GRE and TOEFL scores. (TOEFL scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English. Photocopies of transcripts and GRE/TOEFL scores are okay initially.) Please email (with assistantship in subject line) application materials to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
