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Date:    Fri, 8 Jan 1999 13:34:31 -0600
From:    Dan Soluk 
Subject: Research Assistantships in Aquatic Ecology

Graduate Research Assistantships in Aquatic Ecology

A limited number of research assistantships are available through the Center
for Aquatic Ecology, Illinois Natural History Survey for students wishing to
pursue an M.S. or Ph.D. in aquatic ecology at the University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign.  Specific areas where support is possible include:

1)Conservation ecology and behavioral ecology of aquatic insects at a M.S.
or Ph.D. level.  Work to compliment either ongoing studies of the life
history and ecology the federally-listed endangered Hines Emerald Dragonfly
(Somatochlora hineana), or ongoing research on multiple-predator and
predator-prey interactions. Contact: Dr. Daniel A. Soluk (dsoluk@uiuc.edu)

2)Stream ecology at M.S. level, especially spatial and temporal dynamics
involved in the recovery of stream ecosystems from agricultural impacts.
Contact: Dr. Jennifer L. Tank (jtank@staff.uiuc.edu)

3)Population and community ecology of zooplankton.  Support is available for
a masters student to conduct independent research relating to a project
exploring the role of dormancy in the population and community dynamics of
zooplankton.  The study lakes are located in southwestern Michigan near
Michigan State's Kellogg Biological Station. Contact: Dr. Carla E. Caceres
(caceres@denr1.igis.uiuc.edu)

4)Stream ecology at M.S. or Ph.D. level, especially biotic and abiotic
responses to manipulations (instream and land based) from local to watershed
scales. Contact: Dr. Steven L Kohler (s-kohler@uiuc.edu).

Degree options are available either through Dept. of Natural Resources and
Environmental Sciences, or Dept. of Ecology, Ethology, and Evolution at the
Un