Are you passionate about ecology, environmental science, or ecotoxicology? Don’t miss this fully funded PhD assistantship opportunity in Biology at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas. This assistantship offers hands-on research, teaching experience, and the chance to work on impactful environmental studies, including mercury contamination and food web dynamics.
🧪 Program Overview
🔬 Research Focus:
Join a dynamic research team investigating mercury contamination in food webs involving spiders, aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates, and birds. The project may include exciting summer fieldwork in Greenland.
💰 Assistantship Benefits
This competitive PhD position offers a fully funded graduate assistantship, including:
- 💸 Stipend: $27,000 per year (12 months)
- 🎓 Full tuition waiver
- ❤️ 80% health insurance coverage
- ✈️ $2,000 annual travel support for research
- 🔁 Renewable for up to 5 years, based on satisfactory progress
📚 Teaching Responsibilities
As part of the assistantship, you’ll gain teaching experience:
- Up to 20 hours/week during the academic year
- Teaching introductory biology labs for majors and non-majors
- Balanced focus on research and teaching to promote academic success
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in:
- Biology
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Or related fields
Experience Required:
- No prior research experience necessary
- Ideal for students with strong interest in ecotoxicology, environmental biology, or field ecology
Skills Desired:
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary field research
📅 Key Dates
- Application Deadline: June 13, 2025
- Start Date: After August 14, 2025
- End Date: Before May 11, 2030
📝 How to Apply
Interested candidates should contact Dr. Matt Chumchal with:
- A brief statement of interest and career goals
- Resume or CV
- Unofficial academic transcripts
📧 Email (preferred): m.m.chumchal@tcu.edu
🏫 About Texas Christian University (TCU)
Located in Fort Worth, Texas, Texas Christian University is a prestigious private research institution known for academic excellence, collaborative learning, and impactful scientific research. The Department of Biology offers comprehensive graduate training in ecology, environmental science, and related fields with dedicated faculty mentorship.
👉 Learn more about TCU Biology Graduate Programs