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ALT The Pechal Lab is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate for a Masters of Science program in the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University. This funded graduate position will focus on the implementation of high-throughput omics, big data analytics (including machine learning), and molecular biology to evaluate and characterize decomposition dynamics. Dr. Pechal’s lab values and supports racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity. Please send an email with the following information to Dr. Pechal (pechalje@msu.edu) and "2021 Prospective MS Student" in the subject line: 1. A one-page cover letter describing research interests, career goals, and accomplishments; 2. CV; 3. Sample of scientific writing (e.g., undergraduate thesis, research paper developed during coursework, please reach out if you need ideas on what to send); 4. Unofficial transcript(s); and 5. Names and email addresses for three references. Please submit materials by 1 May 2021!

ALT MS Graduate Research Assistant Opportunity in Decomposition Ecology This funded graduate position will focus on the implementation of high-throughput omics, big data analytics (including machine learning), and molecular biology to evaluate and characterize decomposition dynamics. Dr. Pechal’s lab values and supports racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity. To learn more about the Pechal Lab, please visit: canr.msu.edu/people/jennifer_pechal. Interested candidates should send an email with the following information to Dr. Pechal (pechalje@msu.edu) and "2021 Prospective MS Student" in the subject line: 1. A one-page cover letter describing research interests, career goals, and accomplishments; 2. CV; 3. Sample of scientific writing (e.g., undergraduate thesis, research paper developed during coursework); 4. Unofficial transcript; 5. Names and email addresses for 3 references. Position available beginning in January 2021.