PhD Research Assistantship in Environmental Toxicology

Agency
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Center for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, School of Biological Sciences at Southern Illinois University

Location
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Carbondale, IL

Job description
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Seeking motivated doctoral student to join an established environmental chemistry and toxicology group. The Lydy lab currently studies a range of cutting‑edge topics within the field including investigating the sublethal effects of contaminants on protected fish species like Chinook salmon and examining the scope and potential costs of pesticide resistance in model aquatic invertebrates. The successful candidates will ideally have a background in either environmental toxicology or analytical chemistry and some instrumentation experience.

The aquatic toxicology lab at SIU houses a well‑equipped analytical chemistry lab, as well as a large modern aquatics facility.

Salary
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Research assistantships will include a competitive salary, tuition waiver, health benefits and support for the proposed research.

Last date to apply
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November 7th, 2025. Starting dates are spring, summer or fall 2026.

SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.

Qualifications
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Master’s degree or BS with experience in Chemistry, Environmental Biology, Toxicology or related field. Desired qualifications include experience with toxicological bioassays, culturing, field surveys and/or analytical instrumentation (GC‑MS; LCMS‑MS). Good writing skills required.