Graduate Assistantship in Pollination Ecology Montana State University
I am recruiting 1-2 M.S. students to join my lab. Research in the lab is focused on using species interactions, especially plant-pollinator interactions, to understand the effects of global change. Current projects include - Spatial and temporal variation in plant and pollinator responses to herbicides, invasive species, grazing, and fire - Changes in phenology and species interactions along elevation gradients - Resampling historic plant-pollinator interactions to investigate the effects of climate change - Investigating trophic interactions across terrestrial-aquatic boundaries This position offers support for a new M.S. student at Montana State University in the Ecology Department, involving teaching and research assistantships. Under some circumstances, students interested in a PhD opportunity may be considered. The position is open for enrollment in the fall of 2011 or spring of 2012. There is the opportunity to begin field work in summer 2011. I am seeking a student with interests in the research areas described above. Experience identifying insects, especially bees, high self-motivation, previous research experience in this field, and strong writing skills are beneficial. Interested applicants should contact me, Laura Burkle, directly at [email protected]. Please send the following information: (1) a brief personal statement (no more than one page) detailing your academic background and previous research experience, reasons for pursuing graduate school, your specific current research interests, and how your research interests fit the lab, (2) your CV, (3) informal undergraduate transcripts and GRE scores, and (4) contact information for three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis (open immediately), but no later than April 30, 2011. More information about the lab is available at http://www.montana.edu/burkle.
