I am currently seeking graduate students interested in comparative phylogeography and evolutionary ecology to join my lab at the University of Oklahoma Department of Biology! Using New Zealand as a model system, we will investigate how the dynamic geological and climatic history of this ancient archipelago has shaped patterns of genetic, genomic and species diversity within the insect communities of the temperate forest ecosystems. This is part of a longer-term study of the eco-evolutionary dynamics which govern the distribution of genetic diversity and assemblage composition across complex landscapes. Pending acceptance into the OU Department of Biology graduate program, some RA funding is available for this work.
Students with experience and interests in population genetic/genomic methods, ecological modelling, biogeography, and/or insect-based fieldwork and identification are particularly encouraged to apply; however, the ability to conduct field work is not required for graduate research in my lab. I strive to create an open, diverse and inclusive research environment, and applications which indicate a high level of curiosity, creativity and collaborative potential are most likely to be successful. *Please note that the Department of Biology application deadline is December 15!! * You can find more information on our research, lab group and recent publications at https://kamarske.org/ ! Katharine Marske [email protected] Assistant Professor Department of Biology University of Oklahoma kamarske.org
