[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. students in microbial ecology

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The microbial ecology group (headed by Dr. Dittmar Hahn) at the Department 
of Biology at Texas State University – San Marcos (www.bio.txstate.edu) is 
seeking Ph.D. students to study growth and nitrogen-fixation of the 
actinomycete Frankia in the rhizosphere of host and non-host plants and in 
bulk soil using different molecular tools (e.g., in situ hybridization, RT-
qPCR). Ph.D. candidates must have a Masters degree, and preferably hands-
on experience in microbiology, the use of molecular techniques and 
statistics. The ability to work independently but within a team 
environment is required. For more information and instructions on 
applying, please contact Dr. Hahn at d...@txstate.edu or at (512) 245 
3372.