MS or PhD Opportunity : Nutritional Ecology of Sexual Cannibalism in Spiders
Oklahoma State University – Foley Graduate Fellowship in Natural Science Education 2026-2028
The Wilder Lab in the Department of Biology at Oklahoma State University is seeking a highly motivated MS or PhD student to join a funded research project on the nutritional ecology of sexual cannibalism in spiders.
Organization
Oklahoma State University (State)
Location
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Application Deadline
10 / 15 / 2025
Published
09 / 12 / 2025
Starting Date
between 1 / 1 / 2026 and 8 / 2 / 2026
Timeline / Start
Flexible start date with a target in January, May, or August 2026
Stipend / Compensation
at least 20 units per month; monthly range listed as $2,282 to $2,652 (stipend with TA / RA components)
Location
Stillwater, OK
Education Required
None specified (MS or PhD track)
Experience Required
None
Application Instructions
Submit a single PDF to Dr. Shawn Wilder (shawn.wilder@okstate.edu) including :
Department / Program Details
The Wilder Lab aims to investigate dietary benefits of male contributions to female spiders and how nutrient manipulation affects offspring production. The position includes teaching responsibilities and participation in a fully funded Master's program through UNC. Fellows earn a Master of Arts Degree in Science Education from UNC upon successful completion of required coursework.
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Program Structure
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