Hi All,
The Barshis lab at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA (
www.odu.edu/~dbarshis) is seeking highly qualified Ph.D. applicants to join
the lab starting in Fall 2014. The lab focuses on the environmental and
physiological mechanisms contributing to coral susceptibility and tolerance
of environmental stress, particularly thermal challenge. We use a variety
of approaches from experimental field ecology to 'omics technologies and
bioinformatics.
Of particular interest are applicants with experience in the following:
1. Independent research
2. Remote field work and scientific diving
3. Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
Additional desired qualifications include experience in:
1. Coral husbandry and *Symbiodinium* culture techniques
2. Molecular biology/molecular ecology
3. Next generation sequencing and bioinformatics
4. A master's degree in a related scientific field will be
viewed positively (for the Ph.D. program)
Interested candidates should email Dr. Dan Barshis directly (
[email protected]) with a CV/resume and a brief description of her/his
qualifications and interest in the ODU Ph.D. program. More information
about the program can be found at
http://ww2.sci.odu.edu/biology/academics/ecologyphd.shtml
NOTE: Application deadline for ODU is Feb. 1st 2014.
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Daniel Barshis, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529
