MS Research Assistantship: Crayfish chemosensory communication

Great Lakes Center, SUNY Buffalo State University
1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222

Closing Date: Jun 30, 2026

Description

The Great Lakes Center and Chemistry Department at Buffalo State University are accepting applications for a graduate thesis position focused on chemical communication biology of crayfish. The selected student will assist in the isolation and verification of potential compounds triggering mate searching behavior. An undergraduate degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry with interests in applied animal behavior. Familiarity with mass spectroscopy an asset but not essential. Interested students should contact Drs. Jinseok Heo (heoj@buffalostate.edu), Sujit Suwal (suwals@buffalostte.edu) or Chris Pennuto (pennutcm@buffalostate.edu) with inquiries. Selected candidates will have the option to enroll in either Forensic Chemistry, Great Lakes Environmental Science, Biology, or the Multi-disciplinary Studies graduate programs. Applicant review will begin June 1 until position is filled. Position includes full in-state tuition plus annual stipend.