Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) is recruiting graduate research assistants for the Invasion History Lab — a funded Masters/PhD opportunity focused on population biology and genomics of invasive starlings. The package includes full tuition coverage plus a generous stipend and summer salary, making it a strong option for students with genomic-data experience interested in ecology and evolutionary biology.
Who can apply
- International and domestic students.
- Candidates seeking Master’s (MS) or Doctoral (PhD) study in Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology (with interest in population biology / genomics of invasive species).
Requirements / Eligibility
Interest in MS or PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology.
- Experience with analysis of genomic data (bioinformatics / population genomics).
- Ready-to-submit documents (see next section)
Required documents
- Application form (follow official page instructions).
- CV / Resume.
- Academic transcripts.
- A brief description of research interests and relevant experiences.
- Contact / email: Applicants are asked to email Dr. Natalie Hofmeister with CV and research description as part of the process (email shown on the original post).
What it offers
- Full tuition waiver (in-state & out-of-state).
- Minimum $20,000 academic-year stipend.
- Summer salary in addition to the stipend.
This funding covers tuition and provides living support for the academic year.
Deadline
December 15, 2025. (Confirm on the official page in case of updates.)
How to apply (step-by-step)
- Visit the official scholarship/job page (button below).
- Email Dr. Natalie Hofmeister at the address listed with your CV and a short description of research interests/experience.
- Complete any required questionnaire or application form linked on the official page (the original post references a Google Forms questionnaire).
Quick facts (table)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Host | Miami University Invasion History Lab (Oxford, Ohio, USA) |
| Program level | MS / PhD |
| Fields | Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Biology; Population Biology & Genomics |
| Eligible | International & domestic applicants |
| Funding | Full tuition waiver; ≥ $20,000 academic-year stipend; summer salary |
| Deadline | December 15, 2025 |
| How to apply | Email Dr. Natalie Hofmeister + apply via official job page / form. |
| Source | Scholarship Region listing (summary & links). |