The Rieseberg lab at Indiana University is looking for a highly-motivated student to participate in an evolutionary genetics research project this summer. The project will examine the evolutionary and ecological basis for flowering time divergence in the silverleaf sunflower, Helianthus argophyllus, which is native to coastal south Texas.
The project participant will gain experience in fieldwork and data collection by independently managing one site of a large evolutionary genetics experiment, either at the Welder Wildlife Foundation Park near Sinton, TX or the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve headquarters in Port Aransas, TX. Participants will also have the opportunity to develop an independent project of their own design. The successful applicant will be efficient, self-motivated, and pay careful attention to detail. Applicants must be able to tolerate (or enjoy) working outdoors in any type of weather, must have a valid drivers license, and must be current full-time students (undergraduate or graduate) at an accredited post-secondary institution. Unfortunately, students who are graduating Spring 2011 are not eligible for this position. Previous research experience and access to a vehicle are helpful, but are not required. The participant will receive a stipend of $4,000 for the summer. Start and end dates are negotiable. To apply, please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae along with two references (academic or work-related) to Brook Moyers ([email protected]). Applications are due March 4, 2011. For more information, contact Brook Moyers ([email protected]) or check out the Rieseberg lab at http://www3.botany.ubc.ca/rieseberglab/
