The Richardson lab of applied microbiology at Cornell University is recruiting a graduate student for a new multi year grant exploring environmental DNA (eDNA) characterization in the Great Lakes watershed. The ideal candidate would have past experience with one or more of the following: molecular biology lab research; field work in water quality monitoring; bioinformatic analysis tools; familiarity with fecal source tracking, harmful algal blooms and/or aquatic invasive species.
The Richardson lab (https://richardson.cee.cornell.edu/) has general interest in diverse applied microbiology subfields including sustainable water treatment; fecal pathogen detection and quantification in water resources; monitoring and ecology of harmful algal blooms; microbially derived biofuels; bioremediation; greenhouse gas cycling by microbes in natural and wastewater environments. Richardson lab PhD graduates go on to jobs in academia, government and non-government organizations, and in internationally recognized consulting firms. Ithaca, New York enjoys a high quality of life and is frequently listed as one of the best college towns in America.
Applicants should possess a B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics or a related field. Depending on specific background and interest candidates can apply to the Richardson lab though any of the three following graduate programs at Cornell: Field of Microbiology (Due Date December 1); Field of Biological and Environmental Engineering (Due Date December 1); Field of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Environmental Processes focus area) (Due Date January 5) To apply visit http://gradschool.cornell.edu/admissions/applying/apply-now. Applicants should mention Dr. Richardson specifically in their application materials and discuss how their research interests align with current research programs. Questions can be directed to Dr. Richardson at rer26@Cornell.edu and should include the subject line “AEESP advertisement”.