Are you fascinated by the diversity of plants and their reproductive
structures? Is your goal a career in academia, biotechnology, agriculture,
or government agencies in the most botanically focused city in the
world? The Marchant Lab is opening at the University of Missouri
- St. Louis and is recruiting PhD students to start Summer or Fall
2025. We are particularly interested in students with a background
in plant biology, cellular biology, developmental biology, evolution,
bioinformatics, or conservation; however, highly self-motivated students
with a passion for botany and science are welcome to get in touch.

Who we are: The Marchant Lab (https://www.marchantlab.com/) is an
innovative and collaborative research group at the forefront of both
applied and basic plant sciences. We use single-cell RNA-sequencing
(scRNA-seq), comparative genetics/genomics, and digitized herbarium
specimens to investigate questions in plant reproductive biology,
development, ecology, and evolution using both model and non-model plant
systems. We are particularly interested in the biology and evolution
of anthers. In the lab you will pursue a primary project plus there are
ample opportunities for collaborative projects within the lab and with
diverse cooperators.  The lab atmosphere is supportive, inquisitive,
and committed to providing each student with the most effective training
cognizant with individual goals.

Where we are: We are based in the Biology Department at the University
of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL). With its world-class universities (UMSL,
Washington University, St. Louis University), research institutions
(Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Missouri Botanical Garden), and
agricultural companies (Bayer, Pivot Bio, Yield Lab), St. Louis has the
highest concentration of plant science PhDs in the world and is an ideal
setting for anyone interested in plant biology. St. Louis is one of the
most livable cities in the US and was recently ranked the top city to
start a career in.

If you are interested in joining the lab, email Dr. Marchant
(dm9vh@umsl.edu) your CV and a brief statement on your background and
research interests.

Applications for the UMSL Biology PhD program are due by December 15th
and applications for the Masters program are considered on a rolling
basis. Teaching and/or research assistantships are guaranteed for
PhD students for five years. The Marchant Lab welcomes international
graduate students; however, please get in touch well before the December
deadline as your applications must also go through the International
Students Office.

"Marchant, D. Blaine" <dblainemarchant@umsl.edu>

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