Ph.D. Fellowship Available in Fall 2006

A graduate research assistantship toward a Ph.D. degree will be available for domestic students in fall 2006 to employ the functional genomics approaches to study the bovine respiratory disease complex using DNA microarray, RNA interference, and a host of other cutting-edge molecular and cellular tools. An M.S. degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology or animal/veterinary sciences is required. Demonstrated research experience in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, microbiology, and/or virology is preferred.

The highly competitive stipends ($20,000/year) will be funded through the OSU Centennial Scholarship Program with possibility of additional $4,000/year of supplementation by the Sitlington Enriched Scholarship at OSU. The assistantship is only available to highly qualified domestic students. International applications can not be considered.

Oklahoma State University is a comprehensive research and land grant institution with state, national, and international impact. The University enrolls more than 21,000 students and is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, a community of 40,000 located in north central Oklahoma within one hour of both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. More information on OSU and Stillwater are available at http://osu.okstate.edu and http://www.visitstillwater.org.

Please send detailed curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and professional goals, a copy of BS and MS transcripts, GRE score, and contact information of at least three referees to:

Dr. Glenn Zhang
Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology
Department of Animal Science
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078.
Phone: (405) 744-6619
Fax: (405) 744-7390
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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.