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The Tank Lab is actively recruiting a PhD student & a lab technician.
The selected student will have the opportunity to develop their dissertation trajectory with a focus on one or more of the following:
Work in the Tank Lab will provide extensive training in water chemistry analysis, foundational stream ecology methodology, outreach & education, and science communication. Year-round field work represents a significant component of all Tank Lab students' dissertations. Opportunities will also be provided to attend national conferences to present data and workshops to enhance specific skillsets.
Notre Dame offers access to top of the line facilities, including the Center for Environmental Science & Technology (CEST) and the Notre Dame Linked Experimental Ecosystem Facility (ND-LEEF). Students can also interact with a broad group of interdisciplinary faculty, staff, and graduate students through the Notre Dame Environmental Change Initiative (ND-ECI), of which Dr. Tank is the director.
If you're interested, please contact Dr. Jennifer Tank at [email protected] prior to applying with your current CV, unofficial transcripts, and a brief introduction to you and your research experience & interests!
All graduate students are funded with competitive stipends (~$31k per year). A variety of fellowship opportunities are open to top applicants. For more general information on the Graduate Program, please visit the Department of Biological Sciences and Graduate School websites. The deadline for receipt of all application materials for the Ph.D. program is December 1st, although earlier submission is encouraged to ensure full consideration for available fellowships. Application fee waivers are available upon request from the BIOS Director of Graduate Studies ([email protected]).
- Stream and river biogeochemistry
- Land use impacts on surface and groundwater
- Impacts of agricultural conservation on water quality
- Controls on eDNA in flowing waters
Work in the Tank Lab will provide extensive training in water chemistry analysis, foundational stream ecology methodology, outreach & education, and science communication. Year-round field work represents a significant component of all Tank Lab students' dissertations. Opportunities will also be provided to attend national conferences to present data and workshops to enhance specific skillsets.
Notre Dame offers access to top of the line facilities, including the Center for Environmental Science & Technology (CEST) and the Notre Dame Linked Experimental Ecosystem Facility (ND-LEEF). Students can also interact with a broad group of interdisciplinary faculty, staff, and graduate students through the Notre Dame Environmental Change Initiative (ND-ECI), of which Dr. Tank is the director.
If you're interested, please contact Dr. Jennifer Tank at [email protected] prior to applying with your current CV, unofficial transcripts, and a brief introduction to you and your research experience & interests!
All graduate students are funded with competitive stipends (~$31k per year). A variety of fellowship opportunities are open to top applicants. For more general information on the Graduate Program, please visit the Department of Biological Sciences and Graduate School websites. The deadline for receipt of all application materials for the Ph.D. program is December 1st, although earlier submission is encouraged to ensure full consideration for available fellowships. Application fee waivers are available upon request from the BIOS Director of Graduate Studies ([email protected]).
For general Tank Lab matters, please contact Lab Manager, Ursula Mahl, at [email protected].
Lab Phone: (574) 631-3638