Ph.D. Graduate Assistantship in Ecogenomics A PhD position is available for a highly motivated and qualified individual to join me in an endeavor to understand plant-insect interactions through an ecogenomics approach at Michigan Technological University (MTU). The project will entail both functional genomics and metabolomics techniques applied to the problem of galling insects on their host, quaking aspen. Although important elements of this research have been planned, considerable intellectual freedom will be given to the successful applicant. Applicants must have solid laboratory and field skills.
The quality of life for MTU students is outstanding. MTU is located in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula on the South Shore of Lake Superior. The region is dominated by publicly-owned forests, and is rated as one of the top 10 U.S. adrenaline outposts by National Geographic Adventure Magazine (http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/0107/trips_5.html). MTU is in Houghton, Michigan (http://www.cityofhoughton.com/) and is a small community with all the characteristics of such (safe, inexpensive, friendly). Consideration of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter that states your research interests and provides the names and contact information for three references, your curriculum vitae, and any other relevant materials by email to Jacqualine Grant ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 49931 website: http://forest.mtu.edu/faculty/grant/index.html.
