Graduate and Post-Doctoral research opportunities: Ecology, epidemiology, and evolution of infectious diseases
The Goldberg lab at University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for collaboration on funded projects on the ecology, epidemiology, and evolution of infectious disease in wildlife and people. Prospective PhD students, MS students, and Post-docs will be considered. Projects include: 1) Eco-epidemiology of West Nile virus in urban areas. Studies of the ecology of West Nile virus transmission in suburban Chicago, with an emphasis on molecular epidemiology and viral evolution. Field work and lab work involved. For more information, see the Goldberg Lab Website: http://svmweb.vetmed.wisc.edu/goldberglab/ 2) Ecology of zoonotic disease in Ugandan primates. Epidemiological and molecular studies of zoonotic disease transmission between people, primates, and livestock in rural western Uganda. Field work and lab work involved. For more information, see the Kibale EcoHealth Project website: http://svmweb.vetmed.wisc.edu/KibaleEcoHealth/ University of Wisconsin-Madison is a top-notch institution for research and training in the biological sciences, including ecology, evolution, health sciences, and microbial biology. Madison, WI, is a vibrant city with outstanding opportunities for outdoor recreation. Applicants should have strong quantitative skills and a demonstrated ability to work independently. Prospective students should send a resume, a list of coursework and grades, and a brief statement of interests. Appropriate departments/units for graduate enrollment will be discussed on an individual basis. Prospective post-docs should send a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and a list of three people (names, addresses, e-mails) who can serve as references. Materials and inquiries should be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
