{"id":6713,"date":"2026-08-25T09:54:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.cobleskill.edu\/fishwildlifejobs\/?p=6713"},"modified":"2026-08-25T09:54:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:54:49","slug":"graduate-position-in-freshwater-ecology-northern-michigan-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.cobleskill.edu\/fishwildlifejobs\/2026\/08\/25\/graduate-position-in-freshwater-ecology-northern-michigan-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Position in Freshwater Ecology \u2013 Northern Michigan University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Description:<\/strong> The Tumolo lab at Northern Michigan University is seeking 1 MS student to join a collaborative team to study positive interactions among stream insects (https:\/\/www.benjamintumolo.com<\/a>). The position is fully funded by the National Science Foundation and includes a tuition waiver. The preferable start date is May, 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team that will test how ecological factors influence facilitation in streams (https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/awardsearch\/show-award\/?AWD_ID=2602798<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Responsibilities for this position include 1) conducting experiments to test how context and traits control positive interactions among insects 2) contribute to and coordinate with a collaborative research team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northern Michigan University has a strong M.S. graduate program in Biology (~ 35 students). The student will also benefit from assistance from a vibrant undergraduate community and collaborating with colleagues within this working group. NMU is located in Marquette, Michigan, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Marquette is a small city on the shore of Lake Superior and has excellent access to beautiful natural areas and trails. The location of NMU is a great place to live and offers fantastic access to water bodies, along with state and public wildlands that serve as natural laboratories to integrate global issues with freshwater conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minimum Qualifications<\/strong>
B.S. or B.A. in Biology, Environmental Science, or related fields.
Meet admission requirements for NMU Biology: https:\/\/nmu.edu\/biology\/graduate-studies-admission<\/a>
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team
Ability to work in remote outdoor, sometimes inclement conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preferred Qualifications<\/strong>
Prior research experience in either field or laboratory settings
Experience with the R and data management
Experience with aquatic habitat sampling techniques<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To apply:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Send the following materials to Ben Tumolo (btumolo@nmu.edu<\/a>) with the email subject line \u201cGRA Position (last name)\u201d. 1) a cover letter; 2) your CV; and 3) contact information for three references. I will notify and encourage top candidates to apply to NMU\u2019s Biology Department. Apply by Nov 2nd, 2026.\u00a0
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Benjamin B. Tumolo,\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ph.D<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistant Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department of Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northern Michigan University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(he\/him)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.benjamintumolo.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Description: The Tumolo lab at Northern Michigan University is seeking 1 MS student to join a collaborative team to study positive interactions among stream insects (https:\/\/www.benjamintumolo.com). The position is fully funded by the National Science Foundation and includes a tuition waiver. The preferable start date is May, 2027. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team<\/p>\n

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