PH.D. ASSISTANTSHIP IN AMPHIBIAN POPULATION GENOMICS

PH.D. ASSISTANTSHIP IN AMPHIBIAN POPULATION GENOMICS. A self-motivated
and creative doctoral student is sought to join the Funk Lab
(http://wp.natsci.colostate.edu/funklab/) to conduct research on
the population/conservation genomics and evolutionary ecology of
Columbia spotted frogs (Rana luteiventris) and Oregon spotted frogs
(R. pretiosa). Research will start in late spring/early summer 2016
and the student will enroll at Colorado State University (CSU) in the
2016 fall semester. The student will be supported by both teaching and
research assistantships.

A key project objective is to understand population structure and
local adaptation to inform conservation and management of Great Basin
Columbia spotted frogs and Oregon spotted frogs. The student will
have freedom to develop a thesis topic, so long as the dissertation
overlaps sufficiently with this objective. Applications are welcome from
prospective students with a record of academic excellence; a strong
interest in amphibian genomics, evolution, ecology, and conservation;
and molecular lab experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong
background in population genetics, amphibian field experience, at least
one first-authored publication, and advanced coursework in statistics,
bioinformatics, and genetic data analysis. The successful applicant will
need to meet the entrance requirements for doctoral candidates in CSU's
Graduate Degree Program in Ecology (http://ecology.colostate.edu/).

To apply, email your CV (including names, phone numbers, and email
addresses of three references) and a one-page statement of research
interests to Dr. W. Chris Funk at Chris.Funk@colostate.edu. Please specify
"Spotted frog genomics PhD position" in the subject line of your email. A
Ph.D. candidate will be selected by March 2016.

"Chris.Funk@colostate.edu"