The Stauffer Lab in the Department of Biology at UL Lafayette is seeking highly motivated applicants for a Ph.D. graduate assistantship to begin in Spring (preferred), Summer, or Fall 2016. The student will primarily develop a project focusing on abiotic and biotic controls of phytoplankton communities in the coastal bays of southern Louisiana using a combination of field- and lab-based approaches. The assistantship comes with two years of stipend support, tuition waiver, small research budget, and some travel support. Following years will be supported through research and/or teaching assistantships.
Qualifications: A Masters degree in a related field is preferred, but well-qualified recent undergraduates will also be considered. Experience in marine science, and/or phytoplankton ecology is preferred. The position will require both laboratory experiments and field work. The UL Lafayette campus is located in the heart of Acadiana - a rich cultural area known for its excellent food, music, festivals and quality of life. The Biology Department consists of approximately 30 faculty members, over 70 students currently pursuing graduate degrees, and several postdoctoral research associates. We are actively engaged in research and education as part of one of the largest biology programs located on the Gulf Coast. To be considered for the graduate assistantship, please email Dr. Beth Stauffer a single pdf containing your CV and a cover letter with your research interests and experience, a brief summary of accomplishments (educational background, GPA, GRE scores), and contact information for three professional references. Materials should be received by 2 October. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly by Dr. Stauffer and encouraged to submit a full application to the graduate program. Thank you, Dr. Beth Stauffer Assistant Professor Department of Biology University of Louisiana at Lafayette office: BLD 234 lab: BLD 120 office phone: 337.482.5232 email: stauf...@louisiana.edu http://staufferlab.weebly.com/
