Funding is available for a PhD studentship at Aberystwyth University

Funding is available for a PhD studentship at Aberystwyth University,
Wales, UK. My lab uses aquatic ecosystems to address questions spanning
the sub-disciplines of ecology. Evolutionary topics include sexual
selection, lek mating systems, adaptive radiation and sexual size
dimorphism. Visit our lab website for information on current research
topics: http://www.kyleayoung.com/

You will be free to work the topic & system of your choice. Your research
may extend or add to existing lab topics. The successful applicant will
have an outstanding academic record, and demonstrated potential/ability
to conduct creative/independent research.    Aberystwyth is located on
the beautiful and rural west coast of Wales. The Institute of Biological,
Environmental & Rural Sciences (IBERS) is one of the largest and most
diverse natural science departments in the UK. The Aquatic, Behavioural
& Evolutionary Biology (ABEB) group works on topics ranging from river
ecosystem restoration to molecular genetics.

IBERS: (http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/ibers/). 
ABEB: (http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/ibers/research/research-groups/abeb-new/)

For inquiries contact me by email: kyy@aber.ac.uk.  

To apply send a single PDF document containing the following:
1. A
cover letter describing your background and career goals (up to one
page).
2. A brief description of the research you would like to conduct
(up to one page).
3. Your CV with copies of academic transcripts and
relevant test scores.
4. The names and contact information of two
references who can speak to your promise as a researcher.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Kyle A Young
Institute of Biological, Environmental & Rural Sciences (IBERS)
Aberystwyth University

Kyle A Young
kyleayoung.com
http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/ibers/staff/kyy/
Phone: 01970 621633
Office: New IBERS Building 0.12

Institute of Biological, Environmental & Rural Sciences (IBERS)
Aberystwyth University
Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
SY23 3DA

"Kyle Young [kyy]"