M.S. and Ph.D. Assistantships in Stream Ecology & Biogeochemistry

Currently Available: Graduate Assistantships (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) in Stream Ecology & Biogeochemistry 

Location: Department of Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA

Description: Students will join and expand research in the Hotchkiss Lab exploring how land-water interactions, hydrology, and aquatic ecosystem processes (carbon metabolism, nutrient cycling, food web dynamics) shape the transport, transformations, and fates of carbon and nutrients in streams, rivers, and fluvial networks. Additional information about potential research topics and areas of interest can be found on this website.

Successful applicants will have: a keen interest in stream/river ecology, ecosystem ecology, and/or biogeochemistry; previous research and scientific writing experience; and the ability to work well independently and in groups. Candidates with strong quantitative skills are especially encouraged to apply. In most cases, Ph.D. applicants should already have a M.Sc., but exceptions with substantial research experience will be considered. 

Students will be supported by research/teaching assistantships that include summer stipends and tuition. Students will be members of the Stream Team/ Ecosystem Research Group and may be eligible to join the Interfaces of Global Change Program. 

To Apply: Before applying through the Virginia Tech Graduate School, applicants should send Dr. Erin Hotchkiss a CV or resume and a short letter describing your research interests and experience, future goals, and why you are interested in joining the lab. Include whether you are interested in pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D. and your preferred start date. Please email any questions and/or applications to ehotchkiss[at]vt.edu. Virginia Tech's Department of Biological Sciences application requirements and guidelines can be found at: http://www.biol.vt.edu/graduates/.

Start Date: January or August 2017.

Application Due Dates, Virginia Tech Department of Biological Sciences:

• 31 October for a January start. This option is available to US students only.
• 31 December for an August start. This option is available to all qualified students.

Closing Date: Open until available positions are filled.

To learn more please contact:

 Erin R. Hotchkiss, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061 USA
ehotchkiss@vt.edu
http://sites.google.com/site/ehotchkiss/