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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 To: [log in to unmask] 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.