Graduate Research Assistantships Genetic and environmental effects on forest ecosystem function University of Wisconsin-Madison _____________________________________________________
The research groups of Dr. Eric Kruger, Dr. Erika Marin-Spiotta, and Dr. Rick Lindroth anticipate funding to support two Masters graduate research assistantships at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, beginning fall 2019. The focus of our collaborative research is to assess the consequences of disturbance-mediated changes in aspen stand structure and genetic composition for forest ecosystem function. Ecosystem-level processes of interest include net primary productivity, litter decomposition, nitrogen cycling and soil organic matter dynamics. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a premier institution for research in ecology and evolution. Applicants may pursue admission to UW graduate programs in Forestry, Geography, Entomology or Zoology. Qualifications: Highly motivated individuals with a strong academic background or research experience in biology, ecology or forestry, as well as excellent quantitative and communication skills, are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be able to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team. Stipend/benefits: Two 50% Graduate Research Assistantships are available beginning fall 2019, providing a stipend of $22,400 (12 mo.), tuition waiver, and excellent medical/dental health plans at low cost. Applications: Questions about aspects of the work relating to forest productivity should be directed to Eric Kruger (elkru...@wisc.edu<mailto:elkru...@wisc.edu>; Forestry) or Rick Lindroth (richard.lindr...@wisc.edu<mailto:richard.lindr...@wisc.edu>; Zoology; Entomology); questions about aspects of the work relating to soil carbon and nutrient cycling should be directed to Erika Marin-Spiotta (marinspio...@wisc.edu<mailto:marinspio...@wisc.edu>; Geography). Candidates interested in working with Drs. Kruger or Lindroth should e-mail Graduate Student Services Coordinator Todd Courtenay (todd.courte...@wisc.edu<mailto:todd.courte...@wisc.edu>). Candidates interested in working with Dr. Marin-Spiotta should contact her directly. Include as a single PDF file the following information: * Cover letter outlining research interests, academic and professional background * Resume * Copies of transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable) * GRE scores (if available) * Names and contact information for three references Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Promising candidates will be requested to submit a formal application to a UW-Madison graduate program in Forestry, Geography, Entomology, or Zoology. Applicants may apply to more than one program under a single application fee. Note that the application deadline for Geography is Dec. 15, 2018 and for Zoology is Dec. 31, 2018 _______________________________________________ Richard L. Lindroth, Ph.D. Vilas Distinguished Achievement & Sorenson Professor richard.lindr...@wisc.edu<mailto:richard.lindr...@wisc.edu> 608-263-6277 Dept. of Entomology 1630 Linden Drive University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI 53706 U.S.A. http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/lindroth/ Twitter: @LindrothLab
