South Dakota State University Ph.D. Assistantship: Does climate warming decouple food web interactions in Great Plains streams?
Position Description: A graduate assistantship is available to study how temperature and photoperiod interact to regulate food web interactions in prairie streams. We will use mesocosm and field experiments to advance our understanding of stream community ecology and develop predictions about the consequences of climate change. The graduate assistant will design experiments in collaboration with the principal investigators and will develop an integrated research, teaching, and service portfolio, building on a strong foundation of teaching experience in the undergraduate fisheries curriculum. Information on University, Department, Research Group, and Region: South Dakota State University is the Land Grant University in South Dakota, and SDSU has a rich tradition in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. This project will be supported with a Graduate Teaching Assistantship in the in the Department of Natural Resource Management (http://www.sdstate.edu/nrm/), and the student will be co-advised by Drs. Brian Graeb and Katie Bertrand. South Dakota offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, and SDSU is a valued part of the vibrant community of Brookings (http://www.cityofbrookings.org/). Stipend/Tuition: Current annual Ph.D. stipend levels are $22,000 per 12 months, plus graduate assistants pay only 1/3 in-state graduate tuition and fees. Financial support is available for five years, pending satisfactory progress. The start date for the project is Aug. 1, 2013. Qualifications: An M.S. degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, or other related disciplines is required. The ideal candidate will have experience in conducting lab and field experiments. Preference will be shown to applicants who demonstrate expertise in teaching. Superior writing and verbal communication skills, as well as skills in leading and navigating successful collaborations, are essential. Application: The application deadline is May 17, 2013. South Dakota State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Interested applicants are asked to e-mail ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> and [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>) a cover letter stating why the prospective student is the best candidate for the position, a resume/CV, official or unofficial copies of transcripts, unofficial copies of GRE scores, and the names, titles, addresses (snail mail and e-mail), and phone numbers of three references.
