Plant-fungal symbioses & soil nutrient cycling (paid or credit)

Mycorrhizal fungi form a symbiotic relationship with most terrestrial plants. Our lab seeks to understand how mycorrhizal associations influence nutrient cycling, soil organic matter dynamics, plant productivity and stress tolerance, and ecosystem response to change. We are seeking a new team member to help us investigate these complex associations through a wide variety of approaches (eg, manipulative greenhouse experiments, soil incubations, molecular biology, analytical chemistry, stable isotope tracing, imaging, etc). This position will begin in Fall 2025, with the possibility to extend to the future. To apply, please send a copy of your resume and a brief (~2 paragraph) description of your experience and interest in the project to PhD students Aizah Khurram aizahkhurram@umass.edu and Dan Meyers djmeyers@umass.edu.