Still looking for one or more good applicants to start in my lab in summer or fall 2014. See ad below. Complete applications must be received by Feb 1 in order to be considered for funding support (TA/RA - I will not accept students without this).
Please contact me ASAP or submit your application to CMU and contact me to let me know it is coming. Dave Zanatta -- Dave Zanatta, Ph.D. Associate Professor Institute for Great Lakes Research Biology Department Central Michigan University 335 Brooks Hall Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 email: [email protected] office: 989-774-7829 lab: 989-774-7634 fax: 989-774-3462 Homepage: http://people.cst.cmich.edu/zanat1d/ On 10/22/13 11:42 AM, "David Zanatta" <[email protected]> wrote: >Position Description: >Looking for 1 or 2 MS students to do research on the molecular ecology, >phylogeography, and conservation genetics of freshwater mussels. >Research projects typically center around species found in the Great >Lakes and surrounding tributaries. Positions to begin as soon as May >2014 (no later than August 2014). > >Minimum stipend: >$18,000/yr + tuition waiver (depending on qualifications) > >Required Qualifications: BS degree in Biology or related field (minimum >GPA 3.0), preferably with a concentration in ecology and evolution, fish >and wildlife, or conservation biology. Must be comfortable in water and >be able to swim. Must be able to travel outside of US and have a >passport. > >Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in a molecular ecology lab >(PCR, mtDNA sequencing, microsatellite DNA genotyping). Strong computer >and statistics skills. Experience and ID skills for freshwater mussels, >aquatic invertebrates, fish. Interests in freshwater ecology, evolution, >biogeography, conservation. Experience with boats (including trailering >and boating license) and SCUBA certification. > >To apply: >1) Contact Dr. David Zanatta and send a detailed letter about how you are >qualified and why you are interested, detailed CV, GPA, GRE scores (if >available), and contact information for 2 academic references. >2) Apply to the CMU graduate program >(http://www.cmich.edu/colleges/cst/biology/academic_programs/grad/Pages/de >fault.aspx) >3) Apply for a teaching assistantship from CMU Biology Department (see >URL above). Research assistantships from CMU or from Dr. Zanatta's >grants (funding dependent) may be available for top applicants. > >Application Deadline: 01/31/2014 > >Contact information: >Dr. Dave Zanatta >Associate Professor >Institute for Great Lakes Research >Biology Department >Central Michigan University >335 Brooks Hall >Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 > >email: [email protected] >office: 989-774-7829 >lab: 989-774-7634 >fax: 989-774-3462 >Homepage: http://people.cst.cmich.edu/zanat1d/
