Ph.D. Assistantship at Oklahoma State University – Grassland Community Ecology
Description: We are seeking a Ph.D. student for our recently NASA funded HI-GRASS (Holistic Investigation of Grassland Systems across Scales) project. The Ph.D. student will work with two other teams at Oklahoma State University and University of Nebraska-Lincoln to integrate in situ observations of plant diversity and soil microbiome with animal telemetry and remote sensing to uncover the factors influencing grassland aboveground and belowground biodiversity. Ideal target start date is May 2025. Oklahoma State University is a Carnegie Tier-1 university with excellent research facilities. Oklahoma State University is located in Stillwater, OK, rated as the friendliest college town in the U.S. Because of its mid-continent location that spans a broad expanse of habitats, Oklahoma has both prairie and forest ecosystems that support an exceptional level of biodiversity. Qualifications: • Master’s degree (at the time of appointment) in community ecology or other related fields • Programming is expected to be the core for plant-microbiome analysis. Therefore, having previous experience and knowledge on how to code (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB) is ideal. • Strong research or work experience in plant community ecology, especially grassland • Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative setting • Excellent written and oral communication skills • First-author peer-reviewed publications • Background in statistical methods • Enthusiastic about grasslands • Comfortable with fieldwork in remote settings Other qualifications: • Familiarity with high performance computing • Familiarity with microbiome datasets and DNA extractions • Familiarity with grassland ecosystems and grassland flora To Apply: Please contact Dr. Benedicte Bachelot (benedicte.bache...@okstate.edu<mailto:benedicte.bache...@okstate.edu>) and include your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your research and career interests. Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. A full application to the Graduate College will be required for an official offer to be made. More information can be found athttps://cas.okstate.edu/plant_biology/graduate_studies/ Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu<https://eeo.okstate.edu/>. BENE BACHELOT, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Dept. Plant Biology, Ecology, and Evolution College of Arts and Sciences | Oklahoma State University Physical Sciences 321 benedicte.bache...@okstate.edu [Safe Zone Logo-9 copy.png] To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
