Graduate Position in Marine Shellfish Genetics

Graduate Position in Marine Shellfish Genetics

School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle,
USA

 

A PhD (or MS) position is available in the School of Aquatic
and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) at the University of Washington
(http://fish.washington.edu/) to study local adaptation of rock
scallops, Crassadoma gigantea, to ocean acidification by reciprocal
transplant and common garden experiments combined with next generation
sequencing techniques. The project is funded by the NOAA Sea Grant
Aquaculture Research Program, and represents a close collaboration
between the shellfish industry, state and tribal resource management,
and academia. We are now looking for an enthusiastic individual to help
with captive larval rearing experiments, carry out next generation
sequencing, and develop computer models aiming to evaluate molecular
signals of selection in wild populations and the hatchery. The successful
candidate should work well as part of a team, be responsible and reliable,
and be able to effectively communicate science in oral and written
presentations. He/She should have worked with molecular genetic approaches
and preferentially have bioinformatics experience, though training
in these areas can be provided. The student will be part of MerLab,
an active research group consisting of four faculty, three postdocs,
four PhD students and two Master's students, who are all applying modern
genetic techniques to answer questions in ecology, evolution and natural
resource management. The position is initially funded for two years
and will start as soon as possible, ideally in spring 2015. Additional
opportunities for scholarships from SAFS, the NSF and other bodies
also exist, and prospective candidates are encouraged to discuss these
opportunities and other aspects of the project with the PIs Dr Lorenz
Hauser (lhauser@uw.edu, http://fish.washington.edu/people/hauser/)
and Dr Brent Vadopalas (brentv@uw.edu). Please see
http://fish.washington.edu/graduates/admissions.html for application
details and timelines.

 

 

Dr Lorenz Hauser
Associate Professor
School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington 
1122 NE Boat St, Box 355020, Seattle WA 98195-5020 
Phone 206 685 3270, Fax 206-543-5728 

http://fish.washington.edu/people/hauser/

 

Lorenz Hauser