A PhD position is available at East Tennessee State University to study life-history, biochemistry, and physiology of an emerging model organism Daphnia (Crustacea: Cladocera) in context of aging and longevity. This is a collaborative project with Prof. Marc Kirschner's lab at Harvard Medical School and possibilities exist for research visits and other collaborative work with the Harvard Daphnia team. Questions to be addressed include structural and physiological changes that accompany senescence and their reversal during asexual oogenesis, mechanisms of caloric restriction and epigenetic effects on longevity, and trade-offs between longevity and other life-history parameters.
East Tennessee State University is located in a spectacular area of Appalachian mountains which provides excellent opportunities for hiking, boating, hunting, skiing etc. The Department of Biological sciences consists of 17 faculty and several adjuncts with research interests ranging from ornithology to aquatic biology to plant biochemistry and everything in between. We strive to offer a vibrant, diverse, and encouraging academic environment. Position starts in the Fall of 2019; BS in biology or related field is expected by the start date. Please contact Lev Yampolsky <[email protected]> with questions about this position and Daphnia longevity project. Apply at https://www.etsu.edu/gradstud. Preferred date for application is March 1, 2019, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. ================================================================ -- Lev Yampolsky Professor Department of Biological Sciences East Tennessee State University Box 70703 Johnson City TN 37614-1710 Cell 423-676-7489 Office/lab 423-439-4359 Fax 423-439-5958
