MSc Graduate Student Positions Evolutionary ecology and conservation of genetic quality in fishes Two MSc graduate student positions are available in the Department of Biology at the University of Windsor, working with Trevor Pitcher on the ecology, evolution, and conservation genetics of fishes.
The lab¹s research is broadly concerned with genetic quality in the context of sexual selection (see www.uwindsor. ca/pitcher for more details). The specific projects will likely involve salmon or live-bearing fish. This multi-disciplinary work will provide training in evolutionary theory underlying sexual selection, the design and implementation of field and lab experiments, assessment of sperm quality, molecular analyses (microsatellites/ sequencing) , as well as research skills in
experimental design, statistics, and scientific writing.
Qualifications: Equivalent of a honours degree in biology, and strong interests in evolutionary biology, molecular ecology, and conservation biology. Experience with molecular methods is an asset.
Application: Please send to the address listed below (1) a letter describing your interests in this position and your previous research experience, (2) your CV, (3) transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) and (4) names and contact information of two references. E-mailed applications are preferred.
Starting date: The positions will begin in January or May 2007. Applications will be accepted immediately until the position is filled. Trevor Pitcher Department of Biology University of Windsor Windsor, Ontario Canada, N9B 3P4 email: tpitcher(at) uwindsor. ca web: www.uwindsor. ca/pitcher tel: 519-253-3000 ext. 2710 fax: 519-971-3609 Trevor Pitcher
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