Environmental Microbiology and Engineering

Job Type
Graduate
Job Rank
Doctoral student
Job Institution
Michigan State University
Job Description

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University is seeking a Ph.D. student to work under the guidance of Dr. Alison Cupples beginning Fall 2022. The project will focus on the use of stable isotope probing to examine the biodegradation of chlorinated solvents.

The ideal candidate will possess a M.S. in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field. Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience with molecular methods.

The selected candidate will receive a competitive stipend, full tuition, and benefits. Interested applicants are requested to provide a cover letter describing their previous research experiences and career objectives, their curriculum vitae (including GRE and TOEFL scores as applicable), and the names of at least three references, as a single PDF file, to Dr. Alison Cupples (cupplesa@msu.edu).