The Garner Lab at Syracuse University is actively recruiting two Ph.D. students for a Fall 2022 start date. One Ph.D. student will focus on the functional morphology and biomechanics of anole/gecko attachment, while the other Ph.D. student will focus on the functional morphology and biomechanics of sea urchin attachment. Project details will be driven by student interests. Students will need to apply to SU Biology’s Ph.D. Graduate Program and, if accepted, will be supported via teaching assistantship (TA) for 4 years and a research assistantship (RA) for 1 year. Competitive departmental fellowships are also available that could extend the duration of the RA support. Tuition is paid in full, salary is competitive, and additional summer support for TAs is available. Priority application deadline for SU’s Biology Graduate Program is December 1st, 2021.
Required qualifications:
- B.Sc. or a B.A. degree in biology, zoology, bioengineering, or similar field
- Ability to work independently and in collaborative groups, problem solve, and troubleshoot
- Interest in integrative and interdisciplinary approaches to research
Preferred qualifications:
- Undergraduate and/or M.Sc. research experience
- Experience with common techniques used in functional morphology, anatomy, and/or biomechanics research
- Experience with animal care and handling
- Willingness to travel for field research
Interested students should send Dr. Garner a brief email (agarner@syr.edu) before December 1st with the following information:
- Your research interests and how they overlap with those of the lab’s
- Which model system in the lab you would be most interested in working with (i.e., geckos/anoles or sea urchins)
- Why you want to join the lab
- Your current career goals and how graduate study in the lab and at SU fits into those goals
- Your CV
Interested students should examine the following resources before contacting Dr. Garner:
