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<p class="MsoNormal">Ph.D. or M.S. position in molecular geomicrobiology at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Molecular Ecology and Geomicrobiology Lab at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is accepting applications for a research assistantship starting in Summer or Fall 2015. Our research integrates molecular microbiology, geochemistry and
geobiology to understand microbial life across environments such as marine and terrestrial deep subsurface, hydrothermal vents, and coastal estuaries.
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:black">Ample resources are available for field sampling or cruises, experimental approaches (cultivation, microscopy, next generation sequencing), and/or bioinformatics of existing data. The graduate
research will be a part of a larger NASA Astrobiology funded project with the aim of understanding life in extreme environments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Interested Ph.D. students should preferably hold an M.S. degree with a focus in Microbial Ecology, Marine Science/Oceanography, Biogeochemistry, Astrobiology, or a related field, and possess strong analytical skills. Potential applicants
with a B.S. degree should have 2 years of research experience in an area related to molecular microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, or analytical chemistry and evidence of strong writing and presentation skills.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:black">The graduate assistantship will have an excellent stipend relative to the cost-of-living. To be considered for the position, please email me, Dr. Brandi Kiel Reese (</span><a href="mailto:michael.wetz@tamucc.edu"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:blue">brandi.reese@tamucc.edu</span></a><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">).
Along with a letter of interest stating your research experience, please send a C.V., unofficial transcripts, and GRE scores.</span>
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">Screening of applications will begin immediately and remain open until filled. Complete graduate applications are due December 1st (<a href="http://marinebiology.tamucc.edu/application.html" target="_blank">http://marinebiology.tamucc.edu/application.html</a>)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">Regards,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">Brandi Kiel Reese</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">Assistant Professor of Microbial Ecology</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Department of Life Sciences</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Marine Biology Program</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi</p>
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