Graduate Students
We are always on the lookout for motivated graduate students who have field and lab experience, a strong academic background, and interests that align with current research in the lab. The Water Quality Extension program will engage in many avenues of interdisciplinary research and provide creative approaches to water challenges for rural industries and communities. Currently, there are no available assistantships with the lab. The next lab openings are projected for Spring 2025.
Qualifications
Applicant should have a B.S. degree in environmental science, chemistry, environmental engineering, or related science discipline. Applicants applying for the PhD position are strongly encouraged to have a master’s degree in a similarly related field. Prospective students should demonstrate excellence in coursework, good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work well as a team member is required. Additional resources can be found below.
For interested applicants, please send the following documents (attached as PDFs) to Dr. Michael Hayes (mhayes@agcenter.lsu.edu) with the Subject Line “Water Quality Graduate Assistantship Candidate: degree route (Masters or Ph.D.) for academic semester (Fall or Spring) Year ”. An example subject line is Water Quality Graduate Assistantship Candidate: Masters for Spring 2025. Attached Documents:
- One-page letter of interest describing your research background and goals
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact Information for Three References