The Guppy Group in the Dept. of Biology at Colorado State University is seeking applicants for an NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) position in summer 2015 to study the effects of gene flow on guppy behavior. The successful applicant will work closely with Drs. Lisa Angeloni and Chris Funk and PhD students John Kronenberger and Dale Broder to develop an independent research project centered around our ongoing gene flow experiment. The primary objective will be to assess how our experimental treatments differentially affect behavior and how this, in turn, impacts fitness. This REU will provide invaluable experience in study design, behavioral assays, molecular genetic techniques, data analysis, and dissemination of results, and will thereby prepare the student for graduate school and/or a career in inquiry-based scientific research.
This position lasts for 12 weeks (beginning mid- to late-May) and allows for two weeks off if the student so desires. A stipend of $2,000/month will be provided to cover housing and other expenses, and additional funds are available for travel to a scientific conference. The student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and should be enrolled as an undergraduate in Fall 2015. Applications from women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged. To apply, please email the following application materials as PDFs to John Kronenberger ([email protected]) by Friday, March 20th: 1) A cover letter including the following: • Why you are interested in this position? • What experience do you have that is relevant for this position? • When are you available to start and end this position? • What are your future plans? 2) A resume including contact information for at least two references 3) A transcript (unofficial is acceptable) For more information about the experiment referred to above, please visit: http://johnkronenberger.weebly.com/
