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Post date: Dec 6, 2015 12:48:45 AM
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2015 17:42:25 +0000
From: "WELCH A.J." <a.j.welch@durham.ac.uk>
To: "marmam@lists.uvic.ca" <marmam@lists.uvic.ca>
Subject: [MARMAM] 3 PhD Studentship opportunities Seals Seabirds
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Competitive PhD studentship opportunities are available in evolutionary and ecological genetics at Durham University, UK. These 3.5-year fellowships provide a full tuition fee waiver at Durham University, a competitive living stipend, and a considerable research allowance. For more information about these projects see here<https://sites.google.com/site/andreannajwelch/people/graduate-student-opportunities> or contact Dr. Andreanna Welch at a.j.welch@durham.ac.uk.
Reconstructing the evolutionary history of ecological dynamics and extinction risk in Procellariiform seabirds
During their evolutionary history, birds have colonized the open oceans beyond the continental shelves only rarely. The Procellariiformes (albatrosses, shearwaters, storm- petrels, etc.) are by far the largest group of oceanic birds, but their molecular phylogeny is poorly known. As part of an international collaboration, the student will use capture enrichment and next generation sequencing methods to collect a rich genomic dataset and resolve the phylogeny of all extant and recently extinct Procellariiformes, at and below the species level. This will advance our understanding of the evolutionary history of oceanic birds, allow exploration of the role of ecology in diversification, and inform conservation management of this globally-threatened group.
Eligibility: All nationalities
Deadline for consideration: January 4th, 2016
Durham University is consistently rated as one of the top 100 universities in the world. Located in northeast England, the university is situated in a scenic town that lies within a 20-minute train ride of the thriving city of Newcastle. The department offers a supportive research-driven environment with projects ranging from the cellular to the ecosystem level. For more information see here<https://www.dur.ac.uk/biosciences/>.
To apply please send an email to a.j.welch@durham.ac.uk with 1) a two-page covering letter detailing your reasons for applying and why you have selected this project, 2) your current CV with contact information for at least two references, 3) Full transcripts of previous qualifications obtained to date. Only the best applicants will be asked to submit an application.
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