Multiple graduate opportunities in Geomicrobiology/Microbial Geochem, Dartmouth College

The Dartmouth College Microbial Geochemistry Group, headed by Dr. Wil Leavitt, has openings for two graduate students to begin in Summer or Fall 2020, with a preference for PhD students. Strong MSc applicants will also be considered. Our group’s research focuses on the role of microorganisms in modern geochemical cycles, and how they shape our understanding of past and future environments on Earth and beyond. More information can be found at our group website here: https://www.geobio.rocks/ or https://earthsciences.dartmouth.edu/people/william-d-leavitt. Research areas for student projects include two that are fully-grant funded (NSF and Simons Foundation), alongside other opportunities. These include: (i) determining how the membranes of extremophilic Archaea respond to environmental stress; (ii) the hydrogen isotope record(s) of Archaea; and (iii) methane formation by traditional and non-traditional microbial sources. While some projects are funding tied, PhD students will also propose and develop their own projects in the broad theme of geomicrobiology and microbial geochemistry.

Dr. Leavitt is strongly committed to maintaining an inclusive research group with members that have a diverse set of perspectives and backgrounds. Applicants from historically underrepresented groups in STEM fields, with non-traditional backgrounds, and/or with a demonstrated interest in efforts to improve inclusion and diversity in STEM are especially encouraged to apply. Students in the Microbial Geochemistry Group work in the Steele and Fairchild Hall buildings, both with power assisted doors for accessibility. Leavitt is the faculty director of the Dartmouth ManyMentors STEM mentoring network, and encourages all group members to participate.

Earth Sciences at Dartmouth https://earthsciences.dartmouth.edu/graduate/

Guriani School for Graduate and Advanced Studies: https://graduate.dartmouth.edu/

Interested students are encouraged to apply and get in touch with Dr. Leavitt at William.D.Leavitt <at> Dartmouth.edu or @geobiorox. More information about the application process for graduate studies at Dartmouth can be found here: https://graduate.dartmouth.edu/admissions-financial-aid/applying-dartmouth

Applications are due by January 15, 2020.