PhD Assistantship: University of Georgia

School: Odum School of Ecology/Savannah River Ecology Lab, University of Georgia

Location: Athens, GA & Aiken, SC

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Website: http://www.parrottlab.com

Salary: TBD

Start Date; 08/01/2017

Last Date to Apply: 11/20/2017

 

Description:

      A PhD assistantship is available in the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia and the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory to examine ecological, environmental, and anthropogenic impacts on reproductive health and aging physiology. Potential projects will utilize both laboratory models (e.g., medaka) and environmental models (e.g., fish and reptiles) to investigate impacts of combinatorial exposures to environmental radiation and other environmental stressors. Projects will include a strong lab, experimental, and computational component as well as some fieldwork. Candidates excited to address how interactions between the environment and the genome affect fundamental biological processes to shape phenotypic trajectories are encouraged to apply.
      The Odum School of Ecology at UGA (Athens, GA) provides an outstanding academic environment and active graduate community. The Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL), located near Aiken, SC, is home to a vibrant and collaborative research team comprised of graduate students, postdocs, research professionals, and faculty representing multiple entities across the University of Georgia. The lab is internationally recognized for expertise in radioecology and is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation including a newly renovated medaka fish facility, molecular lab space, and low-dose radiation mesocosms. Situated on the Savannah River Site, the lab provides exciting opportunities for integrative studies focused on the effects of disturbance, contaminant exposures, etc… at multiple scales.

 

Qualifications:

      Preference will be given to candidates holding a M.S. degree and having molecular biology/ecology experience. However, those with a Bachelors and a strong research background will also be considered. In addition to meeting the admissions requirements of the Odum School of Ecology, applicants should be self-motivated, hard working, and have a strong interest in exploring the intersection between ecology and environmental health. Typically, students spend 2-3 semesters in Athens, GA taking coursework prior to moving closer to the SREL (Aiken, SC) for the remainder of their studies.
     Students interested in this assistantship should send a one-page statement of research interests incorporating past research experience and future career goals, unofficial transcripts, GRE scores, and a CV including contact information for three professional references to Ben Parrott (benparrott@srel.uga.edu). Although somewhat flexible, anticipated start date is August of 2017. Please email any questions to Ben Parrott (benparrott@srel.uga.edu). Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. If selected, you will be encouraged to apply to Odum School of Ecology.