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From: Rachel Schultz <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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Subject: [glin-jobs] Graduate Assistantship: Great Lakes Coastal Wetland ProgramPlant Team Lead

 Graduate Assistantship: Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Program Plant Team Lead
SUNY Brockport | Dept. of Environmental Science and Ecology
The Wetland Ecology Lab at SUNY Brockport invites applications for a Graduate Assistantship (M.S. level) in the Environmental Science and Ecology graduate program (https://www.brockport.edu/academics/environmental-science/masters/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.brockport.edu/academics/environmental-science/masters/__;!!HXCxUKc!0ozcKXRtoSg0ZPh_KfYrv4PmDWaG1N3dg4RaFSC_6Mffht5zE9oxCnFfdFj79F1UOgs4eZbCg1QHSD3I2s0$>). We are seeking candidates to lead the field plant team for our work on the Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Monitoring Program (CWMP, www.greatlakeswetlands.org<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.greatlakeswetlands.org__;!!HXCxUKc!0ozcKXRtoSg0ZPh_KfYrv4PmDWaG1N3dg4RaFSC_6Mffht5zE9oxCnFfdFj79F1UOgs4eZbCg1QHB9Sop0k$>).
The position involves extensive field travel during the summer months to assess coastal wetland condition using standardized protocols. The student will additionally develop a thesis project exploring a topic in wetland ecology.
Timeline:
Field Season Start (optional): June 2026
Academic Start: August 2026.
Stipend funding is for 2 years (August 2026-August 2028)

We are seeking candidates with:
Strong experience in plant identification (especially Great Lakes wetland/ aquatic flora).
Ability and willingness to work long days in challenging wetland environments (wading in deep water/muck, canoeing, etc.).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in scientific writing.
Experience or a strong desire to learn data management and statistical analysis in R.
Ability to work effectively on a team and supervise an undergraduate technician.

About the Program
The Department of Environmental Science and Ecology at SUNY Brockport is a leader in Great Lakes research, offering students access to a fleet of research vessels and field equipment. Dr. Schultz’s lab focuses on Great Lakes coastal wetland ecology and restoration.
Interested applicants should email Dr. Rachel Schultz ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) with the subject line “CWMP Graduate Assistantship Application”.
In your email, please provide a cover letter describing how your experience and interests align with the position, a current CV, and contact information for three professional/academic references.
Applications received before January 24, 2026 will receive priority review. Assistantship is contingent on the applicant meeting the requirements of the Environmental Science and Ecology graduate program (https://www.brockport.edu/academics/environmental-science/masters/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.brockport.edu/academics/environmental-science/masters/__;!!HXCxUKc!0ozcKXRtoSg0ZPh_KfYrv4PmDWaG1N3dg4RaFSC_6Mffht5zE9oxCnFfdFj79F1UOgs4eZbCg1QHSD3I2s0$>).
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