Graduate Research Opportunity in Population & Community Ecology A masters student is sought to work with Dr. Hall Cushman in the Department of Biology at Sonoma State University in northern California (see www.sonoma.edu/users/c/cushman/<http://www.sonoma.edu/users/c/cushman/>). The successful applicant will focus their thesis research on some aspect of a 13-year-old exclosure experiment established at Point Reyes National Seashore to address the impacts of re-introducing a once-extirpated native herbivore, tule elk (Cervus elaphus nannodes), on a coastal grassland. This community is heavily invaded by exotic plant taxa and much of the project to date emphasizes the consequences of the herbivore re-introduction for biological invasions. Other projects emphasize the impact of elk on the availability of soil nutrients and how such effects explain underlying plant-community changes. Applicants for this graduate position should have a strong background in ecology and field research as well as meet the admission requirements for the Department of Biology's Graduate Program. Experience in statistical analysis and data management is also desirable. The application deadline for the Biology Graduate Program is January 31 for the Fall semester. Details on the procedures for applying can be found at www.sonoma.edu/biology/graduate<http://www.sonoma.edu/biology/graduate>. Graduate students in the Department of Biology are supported in a variety of ways, including teaching assistantships, in-state tuition waivers and SSU scholarships. Students also work closely with their advisors to obtain additional grant funding. Contact Hall Cushman ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>) if interested in being considered for this graduate opportunity. Please include as much information as possible about your experiences and interests, including a current resume as well as GPA and GRE scores. J. Hall Cushman, Professor Department of Biology Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707.664.2142 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://www.sonoma.edu/users/c/cushman/
