A funded PhD assistantship is available under the supervision of Dr. Dave Zanatta in the Earth and Ecosystem Science (EES) program (https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/cst/EES/Pages/default.aspx) at Central Michigan University. The project, to be developed and lead by a PhD student, will be to compare the genetic variation among wild and captive-bred populations of freshwater mussels (Unionidae) leading to the development of genetically sound guidelines for propagating imperiled freshwater mussels. Funding for this project is being provided through a partnership with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. A full stipend (combination of research and teaching assistantship) and tuition waiver for at least 4 years will be provided.
Before applying to the EES PhD program, please contact Dr. Zanatta ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected])>) with a letter of interest describing your experience and background, CV, GRE scores, GPA and unofficial transcripts. Decisions on top candidates will be made by late October with recommendations to apply to the EES PhD program. Start date: January or May 2018 Salary: ~$25,000/yr + tuition waiver Qualifications: Required: BS in Biology or related field (MS strongly preferred); previous research experience in aquatic ecology or conservation or aquaculture; experience in population/conservation genetics/genomics; strong writing and oral communication skills; good quantitative/statistics background; interest in pursuing a career in academia or research; GPA >3.0. Preferred: MS in Biology or related field; experience with freshwater mussels (unionids) and/or fisheries genetics/genomics; track record in publications and/or conference presentations; GPA >3.5. Dave Zanatta, Ph.D. Professor | Biology Department and Institute for Great Lakes Research Biosciences Bldg. 2408 | Central Michigan University 1455 Calumet Court | Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 P: 989-774-7829 | E: [email protected] | F: 989-774-3462 Homepage: people.cst.cmich.edu/zanat1d
