Fwd: Graduate position: MichiganTechU.PlantEvolution

[Ellen Hostert]

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From: <evo...@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca>
Date: Sat, Jan 6, 2024 at 3:21 AM
Subject: Graduate position: MichiganTechU.PlantEvolution
To: <ehos...@maine.edu>

PhD Student Opportunity to Join Dr. Erika Hersch-Green???s Research
Group in Plant Evolutionary Ecology at Michigan Technological University

Our research group seeks to better understand the factors that influence
how plants interact with their abiotic and biotic environments and the
ecological and evolutionary responses of these interactions.  The specific
project in which we are advertising for seeks to examine whether and how
nutrient availabilities and/or disturbances affect plants differently
based upon their genome sizes and whether plant genome size variation
influences plant functional attributes, plant species interactions
(with antagonists and mutualists) and the structuring of molecular
(genomic and transcriptomic) and multispecies biodiversity patterns.

Position Details:

?? Within this general framework, it is expected that the student will
lead the development of their specific research questions and projects
in alignment with their interests and with guidance from Dr. Hersch-Green.

?? Student will have opportunities to conduct experiments in lab,
greenhouse, and field settings (https://youtu.be/H6MtEnAIyi0), work
with a fun, supportive lab group who has ongoing collaborations with
national and international scientists (see: https://nutnet.org/home
OR https://dragnetglobal.weebly.com/), and participate in outreach and
scientific communication activities.

?? The anticipated start date is Spring/Fall 2024.

?? Funding (including tuition) is available from an NSF-funded project
(link to full abstract).

Qualifications:

?? Required: (1) A MS in the fields of ecology or evolutionary biology
or a closely related discipline. (2) Prior work experience in a field
setting or with molecular/transcriptome work. (3) Good (demonstratable)
English scientific writing skills. (4) Ability to work well independently
and as part of a team.

?? Desired: (1) good quantitative/statistics background. (2) Interest in
community outreach as student will be trained in scientific teaching and
communication skills and will have the opportunity to work with G6-12
and undergraduate students.  (3) Commitment to promoting diversity,
equity, and inclusion.  (4) A US driver???s license upon starting.

Qualified and interested candidates should email Dr. Erika Hersch-Green
(eher...@mtu.edu) to express interest. In this email: include an updated
CV and a statement of interest describing what area(s) of research you
are most interested in exploring and any previous experience and/or skills
related to these interests and the required and desired qualifications. I
will then contact candidates for further discussion - at which time a
formal application process will be discussed.  Review of applications will
begin January 31, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled.
Individuals from traditionally excluded groups in science and higher
education are encouraged to apply.



Erika Hersch-Green, Associate Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
740 DOW Building
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Office: 906-487-3351
Fax: 906-487-3167
Email: eher...@mtu.edu



Erika Hersch-Green <eher...@mtu.edu>

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Professor of Biology
University of Maine at Machias
116 O'Brien Avenue
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-1301
ehos...@maine.edu