[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD Positions in Aquatic/Microbial Ecology/Biogeochemistry

[Trista Vick-Majors]

The Vick-Majors lab at Michigan Technological University is recruiting 2
PhD students interested in topics related to organic carbon biogeochemistry
and microbial ecological processes and communities, focused on lakes
ranging from the Laurentian Great Lakes to small lakes in the Northern
hemisphere. Potential projects emphasize hypotheses related to how the
ecological structure and function of lakes vary during the winter along
gradients of productivity and water color (
https://winter-ice.github.io/winter-ice/), or the response of large lakes
to increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations (freshwater
acidification) and potential mitigation by microbial activities.

Both positions are supported by federally-funded research, may include
fieldwork across the US and/or on the Laurentian Great Lakes, and will
include opportunities to collaborate with diverse groups of researchers at
Michigan Tech and elsewhere.

Qualifications:
M.S. degree in ecology, biology, environmental science, microbiology, or a
closely related field, with evidence of research success in the form of a
thesis and/or publications is strongly preferred; demonstrated research
excellence and experience may substitute for the M.S. degree.

Experience and interest in ecological and/or microbial molecular techniques
in addition to at least one the following is desired: data/statistical
analysis in R, bioinformatics, flow cytometry, microbial growth assays,
optical analysis of dissolved organic matter.

Experience with fieldwork preferred; interest in fieldwork is necessary.

The ability to work independently as well as with a diverse research group
and the ability to organize individual as well as team tasks is necessary.

The ideal candidate should communicate effectively, be reliable,
independent, well-organized, respectful of others, and interested in
contributing to a cohesive lab environment.

Benefits:
Successful candidates will be supported with a competitive stipend,
tuition/fee coverage, and health coverage.

How to Apply:
The preferred start date is August 2024, with some flexibility for
qualified candidates.
The positions will remain open until filled, but priority will be given to
applications received by 15 June 2024.
Interested candidates should contact Dr. Trista Vick-Majors (
tjvickma at mtu.edu) with the subject line, “Lakes PhD Application” and the
following items compiled into a single pdf:

(1) a one-page cover letter that describes your experience and interests
and addresses the required/desired position qualifications as well as your
availability,
(2) a resume or CV,
(3) contact information for three professional references, and
(4) most recent academic transcript (unofficial or official).

The Vick-Majors Lab is committed to creating a diverse environment; all
qualified applicants will receive consideration, however, only candidates
selected for interviews will be contacted.
Candidates would be expected to gain acceptance into the Biological
Sciences Ph.D. program (http://www.mtu.edu/biological/graduate/bio-sci/).

About Us:
Michigan Technological University is a research-intensive university
located in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula, near the shore of Lake
Superior, with many excellent recreational opportunities. Housed in the
Great Lakes Research Center at Michigan Tech, the Vick-Majors Lab studies
microbial life in the cryosphere and aquatic systems. We use a combination
of field and lab-based approaches to understand reciprocal relationships
between microorganisms and the environment. Visit our lab webpage for more
information on us: http://www.whereverthereswater.org.
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