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Careers in the Plant SciencesResearch Assistants in Plant ConservationUniversity of Northern Colorado - Greeley, CO, USA
Position Title:
Research Assistants in Plant Conservation
Position Type:
Research Assistant
Application Review Begins:
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Application Deadline:
Friday, November 01, 2024
Institution:
University of Northern Colorado
Department/Division:
Biological Sciences
Field (e.g., systematics):
Conservation Genetics
City:
Greeley, CO, USA
General Information:
The McGlaughlin Lab at the University of Northern Colorado is currently recruiting to fill multiple Masters or Doctorate research assistant positions over the next 2-3 years. All students will conduct plant conservation research, with a focus on conservation genetics of rare plants. Positions could start as early as January 2025. Research in our lab is focused on using modern genetic tools to enhance the conservation and management of rare and endangered plants. Specifically, students commonly use Restriction Associated DNA (RAD) sequencing to examine the taxonomic status, genetic/geographic structure, and genetic health of a focal plant. Our lab works very closely with federal land management agencies (Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, and US Fish and Wildlife Service) to support preservation of native plant diversity. Any student joining the lab will also be involved in long-term demographic monitoring of rare and endangered plants in Colorado, in addition to their specific research. We have multiple new projects beginning 2025 in Colorado and New Mexico, with potential projects focused on sensitive species taxonomic status, Allicelia, Pediocactus, Descurania, and Mentzelia.
The selected student will be supported by a mix of grant funded research assistantships, UNC herbarium research assistantships, and graduate teaching assistantships. The selected student will receive an academic year living stipend, a tuition waiver, and summer funding support. Students need to be legal US residents, capable of establishing residency in Colorado within 1 year of beginning the program. Students will ideally start in January or May 2025 in order to allow for participation in summer fieldwork. For full consideration for funding applications to UNC need to be submitted by November 1, 2025.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Although prior experience with genetic data collection is beneficial, the primary qualification for these positions is a passion for plants and conservation, and a willingness to learn. Applicants should have as BS/BA in Botany, Biology, Ecology or related field with an undergraduate GPA >3.0.
Responsibilities:
Formal applicants are required to submit undergraduate transcripts, a letter of intent/interest, CV, and three letters of recommendation through the UNC application system.
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.):
Formal applicants are required to submit undergraduate transcripts, a letter of intent/interest, CV, and three letters of recommendation through the UNC application system.
More information about the department can be found at: https://www.unco.edu/nhs/biology/ Interested applicants should contact Dr. Mit McGlaughlin, Mitchell.mcglaughlin@unco.edu , for more details.
Web Link:
https://www.unco.edu/nhs/biology/
Compensation Range:
Contact Name:
Mit McGlaughlin, mitchell.mcglaughlin@unco.edu
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