M.S. Research assistantships – Lake Champlain Research Institute at SUNY Plattsburgh

two positions: 1 ) Plankton Limnology/Ecology and 2) Microplastics in Lake Champlain

(starting Summer 2024)

Position description:

The graduate assistant will work one of the two projects listed:

1) Limnology/Ecology of Lake Champlain plankton or

2) Microplastics in Lake Champlain

As part of the MS Natural Resources and Ecology program students will conduct MS thesis research with the Lake Champlain Research Institute at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. The research will focus on either 1) Ecology and vertical structure of zooplankton communities as influenced by climate change in Lake Champlain or 2) Microplastic distribution and abundance in beaches, rivers and Lake Champlain as part of a lake-wide study of plastic sources and sinks. Both studies are part of new research grants funded at the Institute and will involve collaboration with Institute staff and students. Each position includes a stipend for academic year salary with in-state NY tuition waiver as well as summer salary to support the funded research project.

Assistantship selection is dependent upon acceptance to the MS Natural Resources and Ecology program at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Education requirements (Bachelor’s degree in the sciences, e.g., biology, environmental science, ecology, water resources, etc.).

Deadline to submit applications: February 15, 2024

Link to SUNY Plattsburgh’s MS Natural Resources and Ecology program: https://www.plattsburgh.edu/programs/natural-resources-ecology-masters.html

Application: Submit a cover letter, resume, transcript of undergraduate work, and statement of research interests to Dr. Tim Mihuc at mihuctb@plattsburgh.edu. The cover letter must identify which of the two assistantships applicants are applying for.

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