The University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL) and
Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources is seeking a Ph.D.
student to conduct research focused on the physiological ecology of
trees and forest ecosystem processes in the Aubrey Lab beginning fall of
2017 (http://aubreylab.weebly.com). Ideal candidates would already
possess extensive field and laboratory experience, proven
problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication
skills, a solid statistical background, an ability to work both
independently and as a productive member of a research team, and
motivation to develop, conduct, and publish basic and applied research
in the field of forest ecophysiology. Candidates should possess a M.S.
degree in ecology, plant biology, or a related discipline. The
successful candidate will receive a four year graduate assistantship
that consists of an annual stipend of approximately $21k and tuition
waiver. The graduate assistantship will have both teaching and research
responsibilities—the student will be on a teaching assistantship while
completing coursework at Warnell and on a research assistantship while
completing research at SREL. Student fees of approximately $1k per
semester, which include the matriculation fee and activity, athletic,
health, student facilities, technology, and transportation fees will be
assessed. If you are interested in this opportunity, please familiarize
yourself with Warnell’s admission requirements and deadlines and send a
single pdf containing: (1) a 1-2 page statement of your research
interests and a summary of your professional career goals that explains
why you think working in the Aubrey Lab will help you realize these
goals; (2) a current CV; (3) unofficial transcripts showing all previous
coursework, degrees, and GPA; (4) GRE scores; and (5) contact
information of three references to Dr. Doug Aubrey
([email protected]). If selected to compete for this assistantship,
you will be encouraged to submit an application to the UGA Graduate
School prior to December 31st 2016. Aubrey Lab:
http://aubreylab.weebly.com Savannah River Ecology Laboratory:
http://srel.uga.edu Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources:
https://www.warnell.uga.edu Warnell’s admission requirements:
https://www.warnell.uga.edu/graduate/future-
students/applying-graduate-school A pdf with hyperlinks can also be
found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3Nmkc2zMHfuVC1KT0R4VGE4Y1E/view
