Environmental Microbiology

Environmental Microbiology

One research assistant position exists for a PhD-seeking student who is interested in the survival of fecal indicators and waterborne pathogens in natural and engineered environments. Knowledge and hands-on experiences in the following areas are necessary: water biological quality, environmental microbiology, and molecular biology techniques (including qPCR, PCR cloning, microbial community analysis, etc.). The successful applicant should have a strong academic record and excellent communication skills, and is expected to conduct both field investigation and laboratory experiments. Highly motivated candidates with a MS in environmental engineering, environmental science, Microbiology, or other related discipline are encouraged to apply. Please contact Dr. Tao Yan (email: taoyan@hawaii.edu) if interested, and promising applicants will be encouraged to submit formal applications. Additional information on the university and the research group can be found at http://www.hawaii.edu and http://www2.hawaii.edu/~taoyan/ .