We are seeking a M.S. student in the Zoology Department at Southern Illinois University Carbondale to begin fall 2013. The student will work with Dr. Robin Warne (http://www.zoology.siu.edu/people/warne.html) and Dr. Justin Boyles (http://wildlife.siu.edu/Boyles.html) to evaluate thermoregulation, thermal sensitivity, and homeostatic stress responses in birds and mammals as predictors of the susceptibility of species to climate change. This student will be involved with multiple experiments but will be encouraged to focus their research on one specific aspect of the project (e.g., muscle function, immune responses, or stress hormones). This project is at the interface of physiology and ecology, so students interested in both are preferred. The ideal student will be independent and highly motivated, have experience with both field and lab work, and have strong quantitative skills. The student will be supported on a teaching assistantship in the Department of Zoology with a stipend of ~$18,000/yr.
Applicants should have a B.S. in Biology, Ecology, or related discipline; strong quantitative skills; demonstrated writing ability; and competitive GPA and GRE scores. Interested students should send the following application material to Dr. Warne ([email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>): a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for 3 references familiar with your academic abilities. Evaluation of application materials will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found.
