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Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship--LSU

Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship

Department of Biological Sciences, Louisiana State University

 

Position available for the Fall of 2011 in the laboratory of Dr. Jim Cronin
(http://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/jcronin/biograph/index.htm). 

 

Research is in the area of INVASIVE SPECIES ECOLOGY/EVOLUTION.
Specifically, the project focuses the evolution of latitudinal gradients in
the interactions between an invasive plant species (Phragmites
australis) and its suite of insect herbivores. The work will be based in
Baton Rouge, Louisiana but will also involve much travel along the Atlantic
coasts of North America and Europe/Northern Africa. Details regarding this
project are available at
http://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/jcronin/biograph/research/invasive3.ht
m.

 

Graduate assistantship is funded by the National Science Foundation. In
addition to an annual stipend of $21,000, the assistantship includes a
tuition waiver and health benefits.

 

If you are interested in joining my laboratory, please send me an email
([log in to unmask]). Include with the message a CV containing a brief summary
of accomplishments (educational background, GPA, GRE scores, and academic
major if applicable) and a statement of potential research interests.

 

 

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Richard D. Stevens

Assistant Professor

Department of Biological Sciences

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

 

(225) 578-0224--Office

(225) 578-4284--Lab

(225) 578-2597--Fax

 

Check out my webpage at:
http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/rstevens.html

 

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