MS/PhD position in pollinator community ecology & conservation

MS/PhD position in pollinator community ecology & conservation

Position: MS/PhD position in pollinator community ecology & conservation
Entity: Lichtenberg Lab, University of North Texas (UNT)
Location: Denton, TX (near Dallas and Fort Worth)
Salary: Funded through a combination of Research Assistantship (RA), Teaching Assistantship (TA), including summer salary and a tuition scholarship
Deadline: Not specified (Contact before applying)

Description:

“The Lichtenberg Lab seeks a graduate trainee (MS or PhD) to start in Fall 2025. The lab combines community and behavioral ecology to study plant-animal interactions, pollinator foraging, and insect biodiversity, focusing on how land use and management practices affect these phenomena. The trainee will join a project investigating the effects of livestock grazing on pollinators, plants, and plant-pollinator interactions in grasslands, as well as participate in determining the conservation status of Texas native bees. The lab is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for trainees from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements:
– Interest in plant-animal interactions, pollinator ecology, and insect biodiversity
– Relevant research experience (details to be included in application materials)
– Background in biology, ecology, or related fields
– Commitment to diversity in STEM

How to Apply:

Before applying, contact Dr. Elinor Lichtenberg (elichten@unt.edu) with the following:
– CV
– Information on relevant experiences
– Your research interests and questions
– Unofficial transcripts

For more information:

https://biology.unt.edu/lichtenberg-lab/ & https://biology.unt.edu/…/graduate-degrees….”