The Gugger Lab <http://research.al.umces.edu/pgugger> at the University of
Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES
<https://www.umces.edu/>) Appalachian
Laboratory <http://www.umces.edu/al> is seeking a motivated Ph.D. or M.S.
student to develop a thesis project on ecological, evolutionary, or
conservation genomics of trees. The lab uses next-generation sequencing
approaches to understand how populations of long-lived trees respond
evolutionarily to environmental change, the molecular basis of local
adaptation, the factors influencing population genetic variation, the role
of hybridization in adaptation, and implications for conservation under
global change.
The ideal applicant will have prior research experience in population
genetics or plant ecology/evolution, molecular laboratory skills, strong
quantitative skills, and interest in learning basic bioinformatics.
The graduate student will matriculate through the MEES
<http://mees.umd.edu/> program and will reside in scenic Frostburg (western
MD) for the duration of the degree. Three years of support are available
through research assistantships, with additional support possible through
teaching assistantships and fellowships
<https://www.umces.edu/fellowship-opportunities>. Preferred starting date
would be no later than Fall 2018.
To apply, please email Paul Gugger (pgugger@umces.edu) a single PDF
containing (1) a statement of interest, (2) a CV, and (3) contact
information for three references by December 1, 2017. Please indicate
“Genomics graduate position” in your subject line.
UMCES is an AA/EOE. Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women and
minorities are encouraged to apply.
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<div dir=”ltr”><p>The <a href=”http://research.al.umces.edu/pgugger“>Gugger Lab</a> at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (<a href=”https://www.umces.edu/“>UMCES</a>) <a href=”http://www.umces.edu/al“>Appalachian Laboratory</a>
is seeking a motivated Ph.D. or M.S. student to develop a thesis
project on ecological, evolutionary, or conservation genomics of trees.
The lab uses next-generation sequencing approaches to understand how
populations of long-lived trees respond evolutionarily to environmental
change, the molecular basis of local adaptation, the factors influencing
population genetic variation, the role of hybridization in adaptation,
and implications for conservation under global change.</p><p>The ideal
applicant will have prior research experience in population genetics or
plant ecology/evolution, molecular laboratory skills, strong
quantitative skills, and interest in learning basic bioinformatics.</p><p>The graduate student will matriculate through the <a href=”http://mees.umd.edu/“>MEES</a>
program and will reside in scenic Frostburg (western MD) for the
duration of the degree. Three years of support are available through
research assistantships, with additional support possible through
teaching assistantships and <a href=”https://www.umces.edu/fellowship-opportunities“>fellowships</a>. Preferred starting date would be no later than Fall 2018.</p><p>To apply, please email Paul Gugger (<a href=”mailto:pgugger@umces.edu“>pgugger@umces.edu</a>)
a single PDF containing (1) a statement of interest, (2) a CV, and (3)
contact information for three references by December 1, 2017. Please
indicate “Genomics graduate position” in your subject line.</p><p>UMCES is an AA/EOE. Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women and minorities are encouraged to apply.</p></div>
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