Graduate Opportunity at the LEES Lab of Univ. of Toledo

Graduate Assistantship (M.S. or Ph.D.) available to work with an interdisciplinary group studying landscape ecology and ecosystem processes. Applicants must have background in ecosystem ecology, meteorology, biophysics, biochemistry, ecological modeling, soil science or related discipline. Experience with statistical treatment of data and modern analytical techniques, thorough knowledge of soil processes and
carbon dynamics are highly desired. The candidates should not be afraid
of height (occasional work on 10-30 m tall towers will be required), they are expected to have good work ethic, sincere interest in the chosen topic area, and at least two of the following work skills: good quantitative skills, basic statistical skills, knowledge of North American flora, understanding of ecosystem function and the cycles of water and carbon.
Application: Please send a CV, university transcripts, contact information of three references, and a cover letter to: Dr. Jiquan Chen, Department of Earth, Ecological and Environmental Sciences (EEES), Mail Stop 604, The University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft St., Toledo, OH 43606. Information on the current projects and personnel in the LEES lab can be found at http://research.eeescience.utoledo.edu/lees/. Requests for further information can be sent to jiquan.chen@utoledo.edu. The University of Toledo is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.