Graduate research assistantship available toward a MS in Watershed Science
through the Watershed Studies Institute (WSI) at Murray State University
with Paul Gagnon (https://www.murraystate.edu/wsi/wsi_faculty.cfm). The
position examines ecological and edaphic controls of species composition in
post oak flatwoods of xerohydric wetlands. Stipend is $12,000 per year with
opportunity to apply for additional funding in second year; complementary
room can be arranged for the student at Hancock Biological Station on
Kentucky Lake. Includes the opportunity to work closely with USFWS and NRCS
professionals. Position begins August 15, 2016, by which time applicants
must have completed an undergraduate degree in biology or a related field
and have demonstrated interest in field-based and/or quantitative
ecological research. To apply, *combine the following into a single PDF
file* and send as an email attachment to <[email protected]> by May
27, 2016 with the subject titled “Graduate Research Position”: 1) a
combined letter of introduction and essay not to exceed 2-pages summarizing
your relevant background, experience, career goals, and interest in this
position, 2) resume/CV, 3) unofficial transcript, 4) 3 academic references,
5) test scores from the GRE.
