The Morales-Williams Lab at University of Vermont Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources is currently seeking a Ph.D. student to work on cyanobacteria bloom dynamics and algal- microbial interactions starting fall 2018. Our research integrates microbial ecology and carbon biogeochemistry to investigate anthropogenic impacts on aquatic ecosystems at local, regional, and global scales. Applicants should have interests in phytoplankton or microbial ecology and physiology. Previous research experience in phytoplankton isolation and culture is preferred but not required.
Our lab is housed in the Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory on Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vermont (http://www.uvm.edu/~ecolab/). We are equipped with recently updated state-of-the-art microscopy, FlowCam, and flow cytometry facilities as well as shared wet lab and chemistry labs for limnological and toxin analyses. More information about the Morales-Williams lab can be found here: https://www.vermontlimnology.com. Applicants should contact Dr. Morales-Williams ([email protected]) with your C.V. and a brief statement of interest prior to submitting your full application package to the graduate program. Applications to the UVM Rubenstein School are due Feb. 1, 2018. More information about the graduate program and how to apply can be found here: https://www.uvm.edu/rsenr. Establishing a diverse and inclusive culture are priorities at UVM and in the Rubenstein School. Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
