Job Description:
The Microbial Interactions in Water Lab (https://tulane.theopenscholar.com/miwlab) in the Department of River-Coastal Science and Engineering at Tulane University has an opening for a funded PhD student starting in January or May 2027. The PhD position will be based at Tulane’s Uptown Campus in New Orleans. We encourage applications from candidates with interest in microbial electrochemistry, biogeochemistry, micro/nanofabrication, and water infrastructure. Our work on interdisciplinary research projects can be suitable for students with varying backgrounds (e.g. environmental engineering, chemical engineering, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, and geology)
The ideal candidate will have:
- M.S. degree in environmental engineering, microbiology or a related field
- Strong personal initiative and excellent communication skills
- Comfort and experience working in a wet microbiology laboratory space
- Experience or interest in learning to use microfabrication techniques to make tools to study microbial interactions
- Experience or interest in microbial ‘omics methods
Curiosity!
About Tulane:
Tulane University is a private R1 research university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Located at the intersection of the Mississippi River, Lake Pontchartrain, and the Gulf, Tulane offers a unique setting for research on water, environmental systems, coastal resilience, and the challenges facing communities in a changing world. PhD students have opportunities to work across disciplines and engage with a diverse network of researchers, institutes, and community partners while enjoying life in one of the most distinctive and culturally vibrant cities in the United States.
More about RCSE https://sse.tulane.edu/river
How to apply:
Applicants should send in a single PDF file (max. 3 MB) including a motivation letter describing their research interests and qualifications (max. 2 pages), a CV and publication list (the latter if applicable), grade transcripts, names and contact information (telephone and e-mail addresses) for two references to Aaron Leininger, River-Coastal Science and Engineering at Tulane
with the following email subject: “PhD application – Microbial Interactions in Water”.