Landscape Genetics: Cougars in Washington State I am seeking a M.S. student to work on a landscape genetics project that will deal with cougars in Washington State. The project will examine a variety of issues including: 1. Natural and anthropogenic factors influencing gene flow 2. Quantify spatial variation in genetic diversity and inbreeding 3. Genetic structure of the statewide population
The project will involve close collaboration with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and will involve the use of genetic samples that have already been obtained for several hundred animals. The focus of the thesis project will be on analysis and modeling with minimal fieldwork. One year of TA support and a tuition waiver is available, with the second year likely. Information regarding past and ongoing projects by my other graduate students is available here: http://faculty.wwu.edu/wallin/research.htm Deadline for submitting an application to our graduate program is Feb. 1. However, interested students should first send an email outlining their background and research interests and a resume to: David O. Wallin Professor Department of Environmental Sciences Huxley College of the Environment Western Washington University Bellingham, WA 98225-9181 email: [email protected]
