Topics: Evolution, evolutionary ecology, population genetics, landscape genetics, speciation

Researchers at the University of Lethbridge are seeking outstanding
students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in evolutionary
biology.  The University of Lethbridge has a strong research program
in evolutionary biology and a diverse group of researchers that are
interested in recruiting outstanding MSc and PhD students for 2015.
We offer MSc degrees in several fields as well as a specific PhD program
in Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour.  Graduate students are eligible for
full funding packages through a combination of TA-ships and competitive
internal scholarships (including tuition awards), and are encouraged
to apply for external fellowships from a variety of Provincial and
Federal sources.  Opportunities also exist for collaborative projects
among our researchers and with other institutions.  Faculty members that
are currently accepting graduate students include:

Theresa Burg, Department of Biology
(http://scholar.ulethbridge.ca/theresaburg/)

Topics: Evolution, evolutionary ecology, population genetics, landscape
genetics, speciation

Methods: PCR, genotyping, sequencing.  Field work is an important aspect
of our research and preference will be given to applicants who have
banding/ringing experience.

Andrew Iwaniuk, Department of Neuroscience
(http://scholar.ulethbridge.ca/iwaniuk/)

Topics: evolutionary neurobiology, ornithology, comparative anatomy,
animal behaviour

Methods: immunohistochemistry, histology, stereology, micro-CT,
behavioural analysis, fieldwork, comparative methods

Drew Rendall, Department of Psychology (http://people.uleth.ca/~d.rendall
)

Topics: animal communication, social evolution, comparative cognition

Methods: fieldwork, behavioral and acoustic analysis, psycho-acoustic
experimentation, comparative methods

Located in southern Alberta and very close to the Rocky Mountains,
Lethbridge offers a sunny, dry climate, which is surprisingly mild for
the prairies, excellent recreational amenities, especially for outdoor
enthusiasts, and a reasonable cost of living. The University of Lethbridge
is a top-ranked Canadian university that is home to several major research
centres, including the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience
and the Water Institute for Sustainable Environments as well as a field
station in the Crown of the Continent region of the Rocky Mountains.

For more information or to apply, please contact one of the researchers
listed above.

Admissions criteria and deadlines for application can be found on the
School of Graduate Studies website (http://www.uleth.ca/graduatestudies/).
List of internal funding opportunities:

http://www.uleth.ca/graduatestudies/content/sgs-tuition-award

http://www.uleth.ca/graduatestudies/content/sgs-deans-scholarship

theresa.burg@uleth.ca