PhD student opportunities in Ecology at Clemson University.

School: Clemson University

Location: Clemson, SC

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Website: https://sites.google.com/site/clemsonbarrettlab/home

Salary: TBD

Start Date: 08/15/2017

Last Date to Apply: 10/30/2016

 

Description:

     The Barrett Lab at Clemson University is accepting applications for two PhD positions to start August 2017. Applicants should be self-motivated and also capable of working as part of a team. The ideal applicant will have substantial experience in ecology or conservation biology, as well as competencies in statistical analysis, technical writing, and GIS. Applicants with M.S. degrees (or degrees that will be completed by the start date) are preferred. The projects associated with these positions are flexible, but will likely focus on the vulnerability of amphibians and reptiles to large-scale stressors such as land use change, climate change, or invasive species.
     These positions could be based in either Biological Sciences or Forestry and Environmental Conservation, depending upon funding availability and the student’s background. The students will be supported predominately by a Teaching Assistantship, so prior teaching experience is desired.

 

Qualifications:

      Desired qualifications include: Prior field experience, prior teaching experience, M.S. degree, background in statistical analyses and GIS, 3.0 GPA or higher, combined verbal and quantitative GRE score of 314 or higher.

To apply:

     Please submit:

(1) A cover letter explaining your interest in the position, your qualifications, and any specific research areas you hope to pursue at Clemson.

(2) A CV. Please be sure to include your GPA (undergrad and graduate), GRE scores, and contact information for three references somewhere within your CV. 

Documents should be submitted via email to rbarre2@clemson.edu as a single PDF file with the subject heading “PhD application”. Applications must be received by October 30, 2016 to receive full consideration. For more information please contact: Kyle Barrett (rbarre2@clemson.edu).