The lab of Jason Fridley at Syracuse University is seeking a motivated undergraduate student interested in gaining research experience in plant ecology as part of a research team investigating mechanisms of plant invasions in forests and fields of the Northeast U.S. The research is part of a study that examines potential changes in leaf physiology when plants are introduced to North America from home ranges in France and Japan. The undergraduate project will be based in Syracuse and will examine plant metabolism and nutrient dynamics in both the lab and field locations around NY State. Activities will depend on the interests of the student but will likely involve field gas exchange measurements, and plant tissue analysis with the opportunity for greenhouse work if the student is interested.
The student will be provided with a $6000 stipend for living expenses over the ~12 wks. Relevant experience and ecology or plant biology related coursework is desirable but not required. Students graduating in Spring 2020 are not eligible. Interested applicants should send a statement of interest, resume, unofficial transcript, one letter of recommendation, and contact information for two additional references. The statement of interest should be no more than 500 words and include the following information: (i) professional goals, (ii) interest in position, and (iii) relevant experience. Send application materials in one PDF file to Dr. Jason Fridley (fridley@syr.edu ). The letter of recommendation should be e-mailed directly from the referee with the applicant's name in the subject line.
APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 5TH, 2020.
Recommendation letters may be submitted after this deadline, but please inform either Jason Fridley (fridley@syr.edu - PI) or Julie LeVonne (jvlevonn@syr.edu - Graduate Student Contact) as to when the letter can be expected.
Job posting: https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/83820
Lab Website: https://sites.google.com/site/fridleylab/home
