POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP (RA) Position number: GS13-2032
Applied Plant Ecology: Assessment of Procedures for Temporary Stabilization of Soils During Transportation Construction in Illinois. Department of Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Illinois Available beginning August 16, 2012. Dr. Peter Minchin is inviting applications from qualified students for a Research Assistantship in the Department of Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), Illinois, starting August 16, 2012. The successful applicant would be expected to enroll in the SIUE Graduate School and commence a Master of Science degree under Dr. Minchins direction in fall, 2012. Applicants should have completed a Bachelors degree in biology, environmental science or a related field and be interested in undertaking a two- year Masters project in the general area of applied plant ecology. My lab focuses on applied community ecology, particularly the conservation and restoration of plant communities (http://www.siue.edu/~pminchi/). The applicant would work on an existing project funded by the Illinois Center for Transportation, the aim of which is to assess plant species and site preparation methods for the temporary stabilization of soils during transportation construction in Illinois. Field experiments will be performed at four sites in Illinois and will involve several days of travel each month to set up plantings and collect data. The successful applicant must be prepared to undertake both physical work in the field as well as data preparation and analysis in the lab. A driver's license is essential and skills in data management and statistical analysis are highly desirable. The RA includes a monthly stipend and a full tuition waiver for 24 months. Funds are also available to cover travel during field trips. SIUE is situated on a beautiful 2,600 acre campus and is only 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae, transcripts and three professional references to: Dr. Peter Minchin ([email protected]), Department of Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, PO Box 1651, Edwardsville, IL 62026. GRE scores may also be submitted but are not required. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As an affirmative action employer, SIUE offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religon, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. ----------------------------------------- Dr. Peter Minchin Associate Professor Department of Biological Sciences Science Building, Room 3313 PO Box 1651 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL 62026-1651. Tel: (618) 650-2975 (office) Tel: (618) 521-5616 (cell) Fax: (618) 650-3174 ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- SIUE Web Mail
