REU and Research Assistant -- Ecology of multispecies interactions:
Herbivory, pollination and mycorrhizal interactions in cucumber
Two positions are available to study the ecology of multispecies
interactions in an agro-ecosystem this summer at the University of
Massachusetts in Amherst. This research will integrate multiple kinds
of interactions to ask how aboveground and belowground antagonists
(leaf herbivores and root herbivores) and mutualists (pollinators and
mycorrhizae) interact to influence each other and reproductive yield
in cucumber.
I am looking for motivated, independent students with a background in
ecology/evolution who are interested in gaining or broadening her/his
research experience. Students must be able to work well both
independently and as part of a team, and be willing to work long days
and possibly early mornings out in the field. Both positions are
full-time without benefits, starting in June and ending in August
(exact dates are flexible).
REU position: This is part of the National Science Foundation
Research Experiences for Undergraduates program. Students must be
undergraduates during summer 2009 to be eligible. The successful
applicant will conduct an independent research project during the
summer that will conclude with a presentation and formal write-up.
The REU student will also assist as part of a team on a larger
experiment. Stipend is $450/week with $300/month towards local
housing. This student will accompany the Adler lab to attend the
Ecological Society of America meeting in Alburquerque, New Mexico.
Research assistant position: This position is open to all applicants
and has a salary of $10/hour. The research assistant will help carry
out the goals of a large research experiment. Depending on the
applicant's experience, there is also the potential to conduct an
independent research project.
Interested applicants should send (as a single pdf) the
following: (1) a cover letter describing why you are interested in
the position, your previous research experience, which position(s)
you would like to be considered for, and your preferred start and end
date, (2) a CV including your major, expected graduation date,
current GPA, and relevant coursework, and (3) the names and contact
information for three references to Dr. Lynn Adler
(lsadler[at]ent.umass.edu). Review of applications will begin April
15 and continue until positions are filled. The University of
Massachusetts at Amherst is an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Lynn S. Adler, Assistant Professor
Department of Plant, Soil and Insect Science
209E Fernald Hall
270 Stockbridge Rd.
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
ph 413-545-1060
fax 413-545-2115
