[ES_JOBS_NET] MS position in plant-soil interactions, invasive species, and disturbance ecology at Boise State University

[Toby Maxwell]

Hello, could you please post the following? Thanks very much!

MS position in plant-soil interactions, invasive species, and disturbance
ecology at Boise State University

Dr. Toby Maxwell and Dr. Allison Simler-Williamson in the department of
Biological Sciences at Boise State University are seeking an enthusiastic
student to carry out Masters research associated with a USDA-funded project
examining the community ecology of invasive plants in disturbed ecosystems.

The prospective student will investigate the impacts of invasive plant
community composition on the biological legacies that persist following
disturbances, and how these legacies (e.g., soil nutrient cycling and
microbial communities) influence recovery of native plant populations and
their impacts on carbon sequestration. This research involves extensive
field work in sagebrush steppe ecosystems, which would be led, in part, by
the prospective student.

The prospective student will be co-advised by Dr. Maxwell and Dr.
Simler-Williamson. Our labs use a combination of lab, field, and
computational approaches from plant population ecology, soil
biogeochemistry, microbial/disease ecology, plant ecophysiology, and
statistical modeling. The student would have opportunities to gain skills
in many or all of these areas, depending on their interests. This research
will be conducted in collaboration with researchers at the U.S. Geological
Survey Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center in Boise, ID, and as
such, the prospective student would have opportunities to work alongside
federal scientists.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

B.S. degree in ecology, biology, environmental science, soil science, or a
related field.
Relevant coursework in ecology, soil science, plant biology, and statistics
Past data analysis or programming experience
Past experience coordinating or conducting field research, especially in
challenging environmental conditions
Strong verbal and written communication skills

The Maxwell and Simler-Williamson labs are committed to providing strong
mentorship for trainees in a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive
environment. Students will be admitted through the Boise State University
Masters in Biology program (January 15, 2023 deadline for application
materials), to begin in August 2023. Additional information about the
program can be found at:
https://www.boisestate.edu/biology/graduate-programs/ms-biology.  Funding
may be provided through a combination of research assistantship and
teaching assistantship, which includes coverage of tuition and health
insurance, with a minimum salary of $25,000/year for two years. Read more
about Simler-Williamson lab and Maxwell lab here:
https://www.simlerwilliamsonlab.com/ ; https://tobymaxwell.github.io/.

If interested, please email Dr. Toby Maxwell (tobymaxwell at boisestate.edu)
with the following documents: a 1-page cover letter summarizing your
interest in the position and how a masters degree in biology will aid your
career goals; a CV or resume; and contact details for 2-3 professional
references. Please use the subject header: “MS Position - Invasive Species
Legacies.”






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Boise State University
Department of Biology
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tobymaxwell.github.io
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