PhD Student Opening (Univ of Wyoming): WILDLIFE POPULATION GENOMICS See details at website: http://www.wildlifegenetichealth.org/phd-wildlife-genomics/
A PhD student position is available to work on wildlife population genomics and health at the University of Wyoming (UW) in Laramie. The position will be primarily lab-based within the Ernest Wildlife Genomics and Disease Ecology Laboratory in the Department of Veterinary Sciences with course work and degree granted in the UW Graduate Program in Ecology (PiE; http://www.uwyo.edu/pie/). Research will use genomic and other genetic tools to study wildlife populations in the Rocky Mountain West and/or California, especially mammal species, and with intersections with disease ecology. The Ernest Wildlife Genomics and Disease Ecology Laboratory is a dynamic and highly collaborative lab at UW with University of California affiliation and works with other academic institutions, as well as state, federal, and non-governmental agencies. check out our work at http://www.wildlifegenetichealth.org There are many opportunities to work with recognized leaders who apply excellence in science toward wildlife conservation and management. Quality mentorship of trainees of all educational levels, including this PhD student position, is a priority for the laboratory. University of Wyoming hosts excellent wildlife and ecology science and a collegial academic atmosphere. Laramie offers easy access to the Rocky Mountains and outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, climbing, birding, and sport-hunting. To apply for this position first review the qualifications desired here: http://www.wildlifegenetichealth.org/phd-wildlife-genomics/ Next, please submit an electronic application via email in PDF format (preferably as a single pdf file) by email to holly.ern...@uwyo.edu with subject line including “Wildlife Genomics PhD student application” and include a cover letter stating research and education interests, C.V., transcripts and GPA for undergrad and MS grad program, GRE scores (exam taken within 5 years) including both percentiles and specifically list how the “required” and any of the “preferred” qualifications are met, and the contact information (name, position, email, phone, institutional affiliation, and research area) for at least three research/academic-related references including MS adviser(s) to Dr. Holly Ernest, Professor of Wildlife Genomics and Disease Ecology and Wyoming Excellence Chair. Preferred start date is for Fall 2017 semester (considerations also might be made for Spring 2018 (January 2018). Applications reviews will begin as soon as received after June 1, 2017, and the position may remain open until filled. --- Holly Ernest DVM PhD Professor, Wildlife genomics and disease ecology Wyoming Excellence Chair in Disease Ecology Department of Veterinary Sciences Program in Ecology University of Wyoming, Laramie http://www.wildlifegenetichealth.org/ | holly.ern...@uwyo.edu | 307-766-6605 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wildlifegenetichealth Twitter: http://twitter.com/hollyernest Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyernest
