PhD GRADUATE STUDENT POSITION in Ecological Genomics at Iowa State University.
A PhD graduate student position is available to study the gene expression response to naturally fluctuating temperature in turtles with alternative sex determining mechanisms. The position is part of an NSF-funded project in the laboratory of Nicole Valenzuela, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, Iowa State University. The project calls for field and laboratory developmental experiments to help elucidate the effect that naturally-fluctuating temperature has on the expression of genes involved in gonadal formation in turtles with temperature-dependent and genotypic sex determination, and how males and females are produced in nature. For additional information concerning this and other research projects, please refer to the laboratory web site ( http://www.public.iastate.edu/~nvalenzu). Prospective candidates should have strong academic records and some research experience is preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected. Iowa State University offers a stimulating environment and excellent resources for ecological, evolutionary, developmental, and molecular biologists through its interdepartmental programs in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/EEB/ and Genetics http://www.genetics.iastate.edu/. To apply, please contact Dr. Nicole Valenzuela ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), and send materials to the EEB or IG programs at Iowa State University. Dr. Nicole Valenzuela Assistant Professor Dept. of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology Iowa State University 239 Bessey Hall Ames, IA 50011 (515) 294-1285 http://www.public.iastate.edu/~nvalenzu/
