I am seeking a graduate student (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) to start in Sept. 2011 or Jan. 2012. Work in my lab encompasses several lines of question-driven research in population, community, and eco-evolutionary dynamics. Potential research topics for new students include:
-Spatial synchrony of population dynamics -Food web structure and stability -Evolution of resource requirements (stoichiometry) and resource acquisition traits in bacteria Work in my lab places a strong emphasis on linking theoretical models to data, using experiments in tractable model systems (primarily microcosms of bacteria and protists). My lab currently comprises an active group of three graduate students, funded by an NSERC Discovery Grant. Guaranteed funding of approximately $20,000 CAD per year for 4 years (Ph.D.; 2 years M.Sc.) is available to qualified students through a combination of TAships, GAships, and scholarships. For more on my lab, go to <http://homepages.ucalgary.ca/~jefox/Home.htm>. The University of Calgary is one of the largest research universities in Canada. The Dept. of Biological Sciences is the largest dept. on campus, with over 170 graduate students, about 40% of whom are in ecology & evolution. Calgary is a city of over 1 million people, close to the Rocky Mountains, with terrific opportunities for skiing, hiking, biking, climbing, etc. Students interested in applying should first email me ([email protected]). Please include a description of your background, interests, and long-term goals, and why my lab would be a good fit for you. Please also include a transcript (unofficial is fine). Jeremy Fox Associate Professor Dept. of Biological Sciences University of Calgary
