We invite applications for a graduate research assistantship (Ph. D. or M.S.) from students interested in microbial ecology, community ecology and biogeochemistry. We plan to accept two students to begin Fall 2009 as members of the Horner-Devine Lab at the University of Washington. PLease see http://www.fish.washington.edu/people/horner-devine/.
Possible areas of research include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) temporal and spatial patterns of microbial communities in a low oxygen system; 2) impact of invasive plants on microbial communities and the processes these microbes mediate; 3) impacts of urban development on lake microbial communities and processes; and 4) the role of microbial communities in disease of macroorganisms. Students should have some prior experience in population and community ecology. Experience in molecular techniques, statistics and biogeochemistry recommended. Students should be self- motivated, hard working and creative. Interested students should send a CV and letter of interest that includes the nature of your background and specific research interests to Dr. Claire Horner- Devine ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Students will apply to the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (http://www.fish.washington.edu/graduates/admissions.html).
