LSU Plant-Microbiome Symbiosis The Tan Lab at LSU is seeking one PhD student to join our dynamic research team in Fall 2025. Our current research focuses on plant-microbiome symbiosis, with a particular emphasis on the fitness impacts of microbial communities on plants in the context of climate change. We use synthetic community approaches, involving isolating and cultivating diverse plant-associated microbes, and employ high-throughput plant phenotyping systems to investigate the ecological and evolutionary mechanisms driving species interactions within microbiomes, microbiome assembly, and biodiversity-ecosystem function relationships. We invite applications from highly motivated individuals interested in pursuing a PhD in our lab starting in Fall 2025. Incoming students will have the opportunity to develop their own research projects and contribute to our existing research efforts. Competitive stipends are provided through research and teaching assistantships, with additional fellowships available for exceptional candidates. GRE scores are no longer a requirement for our graduate program admissions. For more details about our graduate program, application process, and deadlines, please visit our graduate program page. Prospective applicants are encouraged to reach out to Jiaqi Tan at jtan7@lsu.edu with their CV, unofficial transcripts, and personal statement. Lab website: https://www.tanlabecology.com/home Information about our graduate program: https://www.lsu.edu/science/biosci/programs/graduate/index.php Jiaqi Tan Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences Louisiana State University Email: jtan7@lsu.edu Jiaqi Tan (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)