[ECOLOG-L] Seeking antibiotic resistance genes

vail (DSMZ, Addgene, BEI, and JCM). Please direct questions and responses to me directly to me at rbfrank...@vcu.edu or rima.frank...@gmail.com Thanks! Rima Rima Franklin Associate Professor Interim Associate Chair VCU Department of Biology www.people.vcu.edu/~rbfranklin 804-828-6753 (office) / 80

[ECOLOG-L] Grad student opportunities in microbial ecology

at www.people.vcu.edu/~rbfranklin <http://www.people.vcu.edu/%7Erbfranklin>. Interested students are encouraged to contact Dr. Rima Franklin ( rbfrank...@vcu.edu) to discuss their interests before applying. With this initial email, provide: 1) a brief description of your research interests and career

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate student opportunities in microbial ecology

. Interested students should contact Dr. Rima Franklin (rbfrank...@vcu.edu) to discuss their interests *before *applying. With this initial email, provide the following: (i) a brief description of your research interests and career goals, (ii) a resume/CV highlighting any relevant coursework

[ECOLOG-L] Postodoc in microbial ecology and metagenomics - VCU

*Postdoctoral fellow in microbial ecology and metagenomics Virginia Commonwealth University * A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia. PIs Rima Franklin (microbial ecology), Scott Neubauer (wetland

[ECOLOG-L] Open position for environmental scientist/engineer with water resources focu

The U.S. Geological Survey's Virginia Water Science Center in Richmond, Virginia has a position available for a strongly quantitative candidate with skills in water-quality data organization and analysis, scientific programming, and statistics. This candidate would join a team of water-quality

[ECOLOG-L] Mid-Atlantic Chapter of ESA - Abstract submission deadline 2/24 (Friday!)

, registration information, and call for abstracts can all be found online at: http://urbanforestry.frec.vt.edu/MAESA/ Please consider attending, and forward this message to any colleagues you know who may be interested. Thanks! Rima ___ Rima Franklin

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty Position at VCU - Global Change Ecology

Faculty Position - Global Change Ecology Virginia Commonwealth University The Department of Biology at VCU invites applications for an ecologist specializing in the effects of global change at the ecosystem or landscape level. Special consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate

[ECOLOG-L] flow cytometry for bacterial abundance

ideal is to get Live/Dead counts using STYO 9 and propidium iodide, though AO or DAPI would do in a pinch. Thanks in advance for any suggestions! Rima _ Rima Franklin Assistant Professor VCU Department of Biology Richmond, VA 23284 804-828-6753 rbfrank...@vcu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] using qPCR for bacteria-to-fungi ratios

Hello colleagues, A student in my lab is trying to use qPCR to determine bacteria-to-fungi ratios in wetland soils. Even though there are several publications using the method (which we’re read and followed carefully!), we’re having trouble - especially with the fungi assay. I am writing in