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From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Beth Lawrence [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2016 3:27 PM
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Subject: [ECOLOG-L] PhD Opportunity in Coastal Wetland Ecology (beginning summer 2017)

Applications are invited for a PhD student to join the Dept. of Natural
Resources & Environment at the University of Connecticut to work with
Dr. Beth Lawrence. The Lawrence Lab conducts primary and applied
research focused on improving our understanding of wetland plant
community composition and ecosystem function. The successful applicant
will work on a funded project investigating how sea level rise-driven
shifts in coastal marsh vegetation impacts carbon and nitrogen cycling
in southern New England; the project will involve extensive surveys of
Long Island Sound marshes, a manipulative field experiment, laboratory
assays, and modeling activities. Funding is available to begin field
work during summer 2017, with the candidate enrolling in classes
beginning in fall 2017 semester (August 2017). The ideal candidate for
this project will have a MS in a related discipline, relevant field and
laboratory research experience, as well as strong leadership and
organizational skills to lead sample collection and processing
activities.

To be considered for this position, please contact Dr. Beth Lawrence
prior to applying via email ([log in to unmask]) with the following
information: CV or resume, GPA and GRE scores, brief statement of
research experience, interests and career goals, and contact information
for 2-3 references. For more information on my research program, please
visit my lab website: http://lawrencelabuconn.weebly.com/. Information
about the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment can be
found at: http://www.nrme.uconn.edu/ and details about applying to the
Graduate School at the University of Connecticut can be found at:
http://grad.uconn.edu/. The Department accepts applications on a rolling
basis, but contact with Dr. Lawrence should be made before February 3,
2017 to warrant full consideration.