Student Opportunity Announcements
Graduate Student Assistantships in River Microbial Ecology
Graduate Student Assistantships in River Microbial Ecology
Department of Biology, The University of Mississippi
Two graduate assistantships are available to study the microbial ecology of large rivers in the Mississippi River Basin as part of an NSF-funded project under the direction of Drs. Clifford Ochs and Colin Jackson. Assistantships will focus on the biogeography of bacterial communities within this large river system. The research will involve both laboratory analyses and field sampling on large rivers. Ideal candidates will have experience in aquatic ecology and microbiology, however comprehensive training in all techniques will be provided.
Positions are available starting January 2012, with the potential to delay until summer 2012 if needed. Assistantships include a stipend of $18,000 and also cover tuition and health insurance.
Interested students should contact Dr. Colin Jackson (cjackson@olemiss.edu) or Dr. Clifford Ochs (byochs@olemiss.edu) for more information.
The University of Mississippi is located in Oxford, Mississippi, a great small college town, offering a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. The Department of Biology has a vibrant graduate program that offers both Ph.D. and Master’s degrees in Biology.