Student Opportunity Announcements
Graduate Student Assistantship, Marine Microbial Ecology
A NSF-funded PhD student research assistantship is available to examine microbial community dynamics related to the carbon and nitrogen cycles in marine systems. The project involves lab experiments, coastal field works and open ocean cruises. A multidisciplinary approach will be applied including gene-based molecular analysis, metagenomics and metatranscriptomics.
Minimum requirements:
(1) A bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Ecology, or related field;
(2) Research experience in Microbiology and/or Microbial Ecology;
(3) Excellent communication skills;
(4) Self-motivated personality;
(5) Ability to work independently and interactively with a multidisciplinary research team.
The graduate student position would begin in spring 2011. The assistantship include stipend, health insurance credit, and tuition waiver.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until positions are filled. To apply, send a CV, a statement of research accomplishments and interests, GRE scores, and the names (with addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses) of three references to:
Xiaozhen Mou, PhD; Department of Biological Sciences,Kent State University, Kent OH 44242
330-672-3625. Email: xmou@kent.edu. For more information please go to http://www.kent.edu/CAS/biology/facstaff/mou.cfm