The Morrissey lab at West Virginia University is seeking motivated graduate students interested in researching environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, and biogeochemistry. Applications for both M.S. and Ph.D. students are encouraged. The Morrissey lab focuses on understanding how microbial community dynamics underlie soil biogeochemical process in the context of climate change and/or agriculture. Students with experience in molecular biology, stable isotope probing, bioinformatics, biogeochemistry, and/or soil ecology are particularly encouraged to apply. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Dr. Ember Morrissey ([email protected]) and provide a brief description of your research interests and career goals as well as a resume/CV highlighting any relevant coursework and experience.
Potential students will apply to one of the graduate programs within the Davis School of Agriculture at WVU. Options include M.S. in Applied and Environmental Microbiology (http://microbiology.wvu.edu/) or a Ph.D. in either Agricultural Sciences or Genetics and Developmental Biology with a focus on Environmental Microbiology (http://grad.davis.wvu.edu/davis- doctoral-programs). The Morrissey lab is in the Division of Plant and Soil Sciences at WVU in Morgantown WV (http://www.morgantownwv.gov/).
