I am looking for MS or PhD students for a newly funded project on the ecology and evolution of invasive Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii). Planned studies include common garden studies of Japanese barberry collected from both invasive and native range along a geographical gradient. However, the successful student would have freedom to develop their own interests. Potential areas of study include evolutionary studies, genetic studies, demography, soil plant feedbacks, and spatial pattern analysis.
Preference will be given to students who already have MS degrees. Funding is guaranteed for length of degree (2.5 years for MS, 5 years for PHD). Graduate
stipends are $21,000 and $17,500 for PhD and MS students, respectively. Students receive health insurance and a tuition waiver.
Interested students should send a letter of interest, CV and three letters of reference to Dr. Jane Molofsky, Department of Plant Biology, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont 05405. Email applications are welcomed (Jane.Molofsky@uvm.edu).
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