An M.S. research assistantship is available in Alan Wilson’s lab ( http://www.wilsonlab.com ) at Auburn University (AU) to study basic and applied limnology/aquatic ecology. Current lab research projects revolve around understanding the ecological and genetic mechanisms mediating harmful cyanobacterial blooms and include an NSF-funded project focused on elucidating the ecosystem-level consequences of food-web evolution. Students in my lab are welcome to participate on existing projects but are strongly encouraged to develop their own thesis projects using a suite of approaches available at AU including field limnocorral and whole-pond experiments, large-scale lake surveys, and laboratory-based mechanistic studies. Travel opportunities to international scientific conferences, as well as field sites throughout the Southeast and Midwest are made available to all of my students.
The ideal candidate will be hard-working, enjoy teamwork, have a solid foundation in aquatic ecology, molecular biology, microbiology, or related fields, and have good grades (GPA > 3.2) and competitive GRE scores (quantitative and verbal above 50th percentile and writing of 4.0 or greater). Also, since outreach is an important component of my lab’s activities, prospective students motivated to educate others about the importance of protecting our natural resources are especially encouraged to apply. Moreover, the WilsonLab is committed to diversity in education and research and encourages the application of women and underrepresented minorities.
Starting dates are flexible, but preference will be given to students available by August 2009. Annual stipends of $16,115/year are accompanied by full tuition waivers and health insurance.
Interested students are encouraged to email (1) a letter of interest clearly describing how your scientific and professional interests mesh with ongoing lab projects, (2) contact information for three references (two professional and one personal), (3) unofficial copies of transcripts and GRE scores, and (4) a 2-page resume to Alan Wilson at wilson@auburn.edu by 1 June 2009 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Questions? Contact…
Dr. Alan E. Wilson Assistant Professor
Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures Auburn University
203 Swingle Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849
wilson@auburn.edu, 334.844.9321, http://www.wilsonlab.com
The ideal candidate will be hard-working, enjoy teamwork, have a solid foundation in aquatic ecology, molecular biology, microbiology, or related fields, and have good grades (GPA > 3.2) and competitive GRE scores (quantitative and verbal above 50th percentile and writing of 4.0 or greater). Also, since outreach is an important component of my lab’s activities, prospective students motivated to educate others about the importance of protecting our natural resources are especially encouraged to apply. Moreover, the WilsonLab is committed to diversity in education and research and encourages the application of women and underrepresented minorities.
Starting dates are flexible, but preference will be given to students available by August 2009. Annual stipends of $16,115/year are accompanied by full tuition waivers and health insurance.
Interested students are encouraged to email (1) a letter of interest clearly describing how your scientific and professional interests mesh with ongoing lab projects, (2) contact information for three references (two professional and one personal), (3) unofficial copies of transcripts and GRE scores, and (4) a 2-page resume to Alan Wilson at wilson@auburn.edu by 1 June 2009 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Questions? Contact…
Dr. Alan E. Wilson Assistant Professor
Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures Auburn University
203 Swingle Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849
wilson@auburn.edu, 334.844.9321, http://www.wilsonlab.com
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