Funded PhD Opportunity in Wetland Ecology Start date negotiable for 2017 The Griffis-Kyle lab invites applications for a funded PhD position in Wetland Ecology at Texas Tech University. We welcome inquiries from motivated students interested in wildlife use of wetlands and how climate change will influence these interactions. Preference will be given to students interested in wetland amphibians or invertebrates although other interests will certainly be considered. Students will conduct at least part of their work based in Waco Texas.
The graduate position is funded at a TA at $18K/year with a tuition waiver and opportunities for additional fellowships. Support is guaranteed for 4 years, with additional years of support possible. The Griffis-Kyle lab encourages applications from everyone, including gender and other minorities. Texas Tech University is one of four major state supported universities in Texas and is designated as an emerging research university by the State of Texas. The University is a member of the South-Central Climate Science Consortium. Qualifications: We are looking for a highly motivated and creative student with good communication skills (oral and written). Students should be interested in collaborating with a community college and mentoring undergraduates in research. A M.S. degree is required for consideration. Preference will be given to students with previous experience working with amphibians or freshwater invertebrates, competitive GRE scores, undergrad GPA (>3.0), and grad GPA (>3.5). Applications are currently being considered. Interested applicants should email Dr. Kerry Griffis-Kyle ([email protected]) and have “PhD opportunity” in the subject line. Please include in the email: 1. How this position will help you fulfill your career goals and desired start date 2. Why I should hire you 3. Resume or CV including pertinent work experience and address, phone, and email 4. Unofficial transcripts 5. GRE scores 6. Contact information for three references Texas Tech University requires a background check of all new employees. For additional information on the Department: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/nrm/ For additional information on Texas Tech’s Graduate Program: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/ ****************************************** Dr. Kerry Griffis-Kyle Associate Professor, Wetland Ecology Box 42125 Department of Natural Resources Management Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas, 79409 http://myweb.ttu.edu/kerrgrif/
