Fwd: Graduate position: GeorgeWashingtonU.EvolutionaryBiology

[Ellen Hostert]

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From: <evo...@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca>
Date: Thu, Sep 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Subject: Graduate position: GeorgeWashingtonU.EvolutionaryBiology
To: <ehos...@maine.edu>

The Zhang Lab (visit https://zhanglabgwu.weebly.com/ for more information)
is currently seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join our team in the
Department of Biological Sciences at George Washington University, with the
expected start date in the fall of 2026. The deadline for application is
December 1 st, 2025.

The Zhang lab focuses on understanding two fundamental evolutionary
processes: adaptation and speciation.  Current research topics in the lab
include, but are not limited to, understanding evolutionary responses to
environmental change and the mechanisms of speciation. We are broadly
interested in how populations adapt to shifting climates and novel
habitats, and how these adaptive processes contribute to the origin and
maintenance of biodiversity. Projects in the lab often integrate ecological
fieldwork, genomic analyses, and experimental approaches to address
questions such as: How do environmental gradients shape patterns of
adaptation? What genetic and phenotypic mechanisms underlie reproductive
isolation? And how do interactions between species (e.g., hosts, natural
enemies) influence evolutionary trajectories?

The successful applicant has the chance to develop their own projects that
are within PI's realm of interests in evolutionary biology. Experience in
field work, programming language (e.g. R, python, unix), molecular biology
skills (DNA-based lab work), and quantitative analysis are strongly
preferred. This position is guaranteed for five years of funding including
summer stipends. It consists of two years of TA and three years of
fellowship. Detailed application documents can be found here (
http://bulletin.gwu.edu/arts-sciences/biological-sciences/phd/#admissionstext
).



Prior to applying to the department of Biological Science at GWU, please
contact Dr. Zhang at linyi...@gwu.edu. In the email, please include (1)
CV, (2) an unofficial transcript, (3) a brief statement describing your
research interests, relevant research experience, and motivation for
joining the lab, (4) your referees’ contact information, (5) a writing
sample.



Linyi Zhang, Ph.D.



Assistant Professor

Department of Biological Science,

George Washington University

800 22nd NW, SEH 6520

Washington DC 20052

linyi...@gwu.edu


*Dr. Linyi Zhang*
Assistant professor, Department of Biological Sciences
George Washington University https://zhanglabgwu.weebly.com/

"Zhang, Linyi" <linyi...@email.gwu.edu>

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