*Title:* PhD Research Assistantship
*Agency:* Montana State University
*Location:* Bozeman, MT 59717
*Job Description*: Ph.D. Research Assistantship in the Department of
Ecology, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT. We are seeking a highly
motivated graduate student at the PhD level to join a collaborative
project investigating the role of biodiversity in infectious disease
risk. We are using salmonid whirling disease (parasite: /Myxobolus
cerebralis/, alternative host: /Tubifex tubifex/) of western streams as
the model system. This interdisciplinary project involves collaboration
with engineering and molecular population genetics faculty at the
University of Vermont. The MSU student will be most directly involved in
both field surveys and laboratory experiments relating the tubificid
community to disease risk in salmonids.
*Qualifications:* Applicants should have a BS or MS degree in ecology,
zoology, biology or a related field. Strong quantitative and writing
skills required. Prior experience with field methods used in stream
ecology and benthic macroinvertebrate collection and identification
and/or disease ecology preferred. Position available starting mid
August 2009 with enrollment commencing Fall semester 2009 or Spring
semester 2010. Submit cover letter, resume, copies of transcripts and
GRE scores, and names and telephone numbers of 3 references to DR.
BILLIE L. KERANS (bker...@montana.edu <mailto:bker...@montana.edu>),
Department of Ecology, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717 by
either email or regular mail.
*Salary:* Stipend of $18,000 per year with substantial tuition waiver
*Last date to apply:* August 1, 2009
*Website: http://www.montana.edu/wwwbi/staff/kerans/kerans.html*
*Contact:* Dr. Billie L. Kerans
Email: bker...@montana.edu <mailto:bker...@montana.edu>
(preferred)
Phone: 406 994-3725