Two Ph.D. Research Assistantships at Virginia Tech The Physiological Ecology Laboratory at Virginia Tech is seeking exceptionally qualified and motivated candidates for two Ph.D. graduate positions for 2013. Each student will focus on various aspects of avian incubation behavior and how these parental effects influence fitness correlates in adult birds and their offspring. Possible research projects include field studies and/or captive experiments in aviaries using waterfowl or passerines. Each assistantship will include 4 years (48 months) of full support as a graduate research assistant, a full tuition waiver, and modest research funds. Students will be expected to apply for additional funding to support aspects of their field and laboratory research. Both fellowships will begin in 2013, but start date is negotiable. Minimum qualifications include a M.S. degree (or equivalent experience) in a biological discipline and a proven publication record.
Additional information about our laboratory including recent relevant publications on avian incubation and maternal effects can be found at http://ecophys.fishwild.vt.edu/ . Applicants should submit their CV (including GPA and GRE scores), contact information for at least three references, and a one-page letter describing their research interests as they relate to these positions to Dr. William A. Hopkins, [email protected] . Submissions will be considered as they are received, but should be received no later than January 31, 2013.
