An opportunity is available for a PhD student to join Tim Connallon's research group

An opportunity is available for a PhD student to join Tim Connallon�s
research group in the School of Biological Sciences at Monash University,
in Melbourne, Australia. I am seeking creative and motivated students who
wish to carry out original research in the general area of evolutionary
theory. The specific project will be developed in collaboration with the
successful candidate, and tailored to match their individual interests and
strengths. Projects can potentially involve a combination of new theory
development, and data analysis/experiments as a means to test predictions
of theoretical models.

Areas of interest in the lab largely fall within the realm of evolutionary
genetics. Some recent and ongoing work focuses on the following areas:
sexual dimorphism, the population genetics of adaptation, the maintenance
of genetic variation, sex chromosome evolution, gene duplication and gene
expression evolution, and coadaptation between cytoplasmic and nuclear
genomes. Well-motivated projects that fall outside of these areas will also
be encouraged.

A keen interest in evolutionary biology is essential. Individuals with
strong quantitative skills, and those with backgrounds in biology or
another relevant field (e.g., mathematics, physics, computer science), are
encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be fully funded for 3.5
years, for full time research, with no teaching requirements. The annual
stipend is approximately $25,000 AUD, tax-free, and additional expenses for
research, coursework, and conference attendance will also be covered.
Individuals of all nationalities are eligible. Domestic Australian and New
Zealand candidates will be invited to apply for an Australian Postgraduate
Award (approximately $25,000 AUD), with the additional potential for a
competitive top-up scholarship (additional $5,000).

Monash University is a member of Australia�s Group of Eight
coalition, and is internationally recognized for excellence
in research and teaching. The School of Biological Sciences
(http://monash.edu/science/about/schools/biological-sciences/) is home to
a collegial and interdisciplinary research environment, with strengths
in ecology, genetics and evolutionary biology. Monash is located in
Melbourne, one of the most liveable cities in the world and a cultural
and recreational hub.

To apply, please send a CV, academic transcript, contact details for two
academic references, and a brief outline of research interests to
tim.connallon@monash.edu. Informal inquiries are welcome. Applicants must
hold a Bachelor�s degree with first-class honours, or a master�s degree.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and short-listed candidates
will be contacted to set up phone/Skype interviews.

tim.connallon@monash.edu