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Post date: Dec 5, 2015 11:01:03 PM
From: <evoldir@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca>
Date: Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 1:26 AM
Subject: Graduate position: BrighamYoungU.PlantGenomeEvolution
Multiple graduate student positions (MS and PhD) in the evolution of plant
genomes are available beginning Fall 2016 in the Department of Plant and
Wildlife Science, Brigham Young University. Research focus of these
assistantships center on the genome evolution of polyploid plants
(*e.g.* cotton;
see http://udall-lab.byu.edu). During their thesis work, students will
employ molecular, structural, and genetic approaches to address basic
questions in the evolution of plant domestication and genetic diversity of
cotton. Specific technologies employed in the approaches include BioNano
optical mapping, PacBio and Illumina DNA sequencing, and computational
biology.
Successful applicants must be highly motivated, willing to work hard, and
hopefully they are not too distracted by living in the most beautiful place
in the world. Ideally, applicants should have a solid, but not necessarily
deep, understanding of bioinformatics and an interest in genomics. Actual
wet-lab experience with basic molecular biology techniques is a plus (PCR,
cloning, sequence analysis, etc.).
Funding for this position is through a combination of Teaching and Research
Assistantships from the National Science Foundation and Cotton
Incorporated. This means students will be paid a stipend while they earn
their graduate degree! In addition to the stipends, tuition and health
insurance will also be provided for the accepted students. Interested
students from other Universities than BYU could receive up to $30K per year
through the HIDRA <https://graduatestudies.byu.edu/content/hidra> program
(for off-campus applicant to BYU) or through the University Graduate
Research Award (after first year of studies).
Interested applicants should send a CV, transcripts, GRE scores (if
available) and a statement of research interests to Joshua Udall (
jaudall@byu.edu). Applications will be screened starting Dec. 1 and
continue until to February 1st, 2016. International students with strong
credentials are welcome and encouraged to apply.
--
Joshua Udall (5133 LSB)
Brigham Young University
701 E. University Parkway
Plant and Wildlife Science Depart.
Provo, UT 84602
Office: 801-422-9307
#bio, #botany, #evolution
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