The newly established Lavretsky Population and Evolutionary Genetics Lab is seeking highly motivated doctoral student(s) to start in the fall of 2017 (but negotiable). The student will join a vibrant and growing research body in the Department of Biological Sciences, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Program, at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).
The Lavretsky lab is recruiting students broadly interested in population genetics, evolutionary genetics, and/or conservation & wildlife genetics. My primary study system has been the mallard duck complex. The group is comprised of six island and eight mainland taxa that provide natural “replicates” for testing the roles and interactions of various evolutionary forces (i.e., selection, genetic drift, gene flow) in shaping genomes, as well as determining new methods to meet conservation goals. While there are several waterfowl based projects that I have currently moving forward, I am always open and encourage students to pursue other similar questions. Please visit my (still improving) website (http://science.utep.edu/lavretskylab) for more information! MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - B.S. Degree in evolutionary biology, molecular biology, conservation genetics, bioinformatics or a related field - Highly self-motivated, independent, and creative thinkers that are enthusiastic about pursuing a career in population, conservation, and evolutionary genetics. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience in population genetics, evolutionary genetics, or molecular evolution and with molecular data - Experience with programing language such as Perl or Python - Experience with analysis of NGS sequence data APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply, please submit: a cover letter describing research interests, career goals, and experience related to, or interest in, a current CV; unofficial academic transcript; and, the name and full contact information for three references to Dr. Philip Lavretsky ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin January 1, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.
