Ph.D. Research: Host-parasite evolutionary ecology, Clayton Lab, Dept. of Biology, University of Utah I am seeking one or two highly motivated Ph.D. students interested in the evolutionary ecology of host-parasite systems. More specific topics of study in my lab include parasite specificity, speciation, co-speciation, competition, adaptive radiation, and ecological immunology. Study systems range from experimental work with captive pigeons and lice, to fieldwork on invasive parasitic flies of Darwin's Finches in the Galapagos. For additional information see: darwin.biology.utah.edu.
Positions are available for Fall Semester, 2009. Students in my lab are supported by a combination of fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships. Support is guaranteed for five years, contingent upon performance. Please visit www.biology.utah.edu for departmental information, admission requirements, and application information. The application deadline is January 9th, 2009. Inquiries are welcome via email to Dr. Dale Clayton ([EMAIL PROTECTED]).
