Below is an advertisement for multiple MS positions in my lab. Please share with those that may have a passion for conservation, freshwater mussels, or contaminants of emerging concern.
Best, Daelyn Woolnough, PhD Central Michigan University [email protected] *Multiple MS Positions, Biology Department, Institute for Great Lakes Research, Central Michigan University: "Effects of Contaminants of Emerging Concern on Native Freshwater Mussels and their Host Fish” * *Expectations:* The successful applicants (at least 2 positions available) will conduct a two-year, grant supported research project on the effects of contaminants of emerging concern on native freshwater mussels and their host fish. The successful applicants will work with Dr. Daelyn Woolnough ( https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daelyn_Woolnough) and use field and laboratory research to answer questions about the conservation of mussel species and communities, ultimately leading to a comprehensive thesis. Stipend support in the form of Research Assistantships will be available in the summers and Research Assistantships (for top quality candidates) will be available through the school year. Graduate students in Biology receive tuition waivers. *Qualifications:* The successful applicant should be highly motivated and have a B.S. (or completion by May 2017) in biology, zoology, ecology, aquaculture, fisheries or closely related field. Prior field experience, interests in conservation biology, aquatic contaminants, aquaculture, and working with fish, aquatic invertebrates and/or unionid mussels, are assets. Minimum academic qualifications include 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 system; normally competitive students will have a GPA > 3.5) and GRE scores must be sent to CMU graduate school for approval. All of Dr. Woolnough’s MS students take the Conservation Concentration for their MS in Biology. Detail and application materials for the graduate program in Biology can be found here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/cst/biology/Pages/Graduate-Programs.aspx . *Salary:* approx $18,000 + tuition waiver The candidates will be expected to begin May 2016 (negotiable for top quality candidates). Letters of interest and information described below should be emailed to Dr. Woolnough by February 15, 2017 or earlier. Please do not apply to the CMU Graduate School/ Biology Department without first contacting Dr. Woolnough. Send the following in one .pdf file by email with the subject 'CEC MUSSEL MS' to Dr. Woolnough ([email protected]) with the following information: 1) a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications 2) a resume (CV) 3) copies of transcripts (unofficial ok) 4) GRE grades (unofficial OK) 5) names and contact information for three academic references. Feel free to contact Dr. Woolnough with any questions.
