MS Assistantship – Waterbird-Parasite Ecology

The Parasites & Plastic Ecology Lab at Frostburg State University is accepting applicant inquiries to fill a Graduate Assistant position in the Department of Biology. For program information and requirements, see FSU website here. The successful applicant will enroll in our M.S. program in Applied Ecology & Conservation Biology with research & teaching expectations. This fully-funded position will assess parasite communities in waterbirds that interact with food webs in & around marine fisheries. Compensation includes a teaching assistantship that provides a stipend & tuition waiver and supplemental funds & paid travel for collaborative research opportunities. Interviews for promising candidates will occur in late August.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should send an email to Dr. Kate Sheehan (KLSheehan@frostburg.edu) explaining: 1) Your qualifications and interests in the field as they relate to parasitology and/or disease ecology;

2) Your long-term professional goals;

3) Provide the numeric and percentile (%) GRE score in the email body – no applicants will be considered without test scores;

4) Attach a CV outlining your achievements; and

5) A copy of your unofficial transcripts.

*Messages without all 5 components mentioned above will not be retained or considered. Applications sent directly to the Admissions office without prior vetting by Dr. Sheehan will not be considered.

**Underrepresented groups in the fields of ecology, conservation, and natural resources are particularly encouraged to apply & all qualified individuals submitting complete application correspondences before 22 Aug 2022 to KLSheehan@frostburg.edu will be considered.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Biology or related discipline before 01/01/2023. Confirmation of graduation status is acceptable.
• Enthusiasm & motivation to perform independent & team research in a laboratory setting.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills with an ability to improve on these skills further.