Fwd: Graduate position: UCentralFlorida.ParasiticWaspEvolution

[Ellen Hostert]

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From: <evo...@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca>
Date: Fri, Sep 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Subject: Graduate position: UCentralFlorida.ParasiticWaspEvolution
To: <ehos...@maine.edu>

Title: Funded Ph.D. positions in comparative genomics, bioinformatics,
and evolution of parasitic wasps

The Sharanowski lab at the University of Central Florida loves parasitic
wasps, nature, field work, museums, and everything insects! Currently,
we are seeking a Ph.D. student to work on comparative genomics,
bioinformatics, and evolutionary projects focusing on parasitic
wasps in the superfamily Ichneumonoidea. A background in genomics,
genetics, evolution, statistics and/or molecular biology would be
ideal. Experience in basic programming(Python, R, C, and/or Perl)
is important, though interest and willingness to learn are also
valuable. Students with a biology, math, or a computer science degree
are highly encouraged. Students with master???s degrees and previous
publications (or in prep) are preferred, but please reach out if these
topics are of interest to you but you???re not sure you have the entire
set of skills.

PhD students are supported via a graduate teaching assistantship (GTA)
from the Biology Department and are supplemented with summer salary from
the Sharanowski Lab for full stipend support including tuition coverage
and health insurance benefits. International students are welcome to
apply. Interested applicants are encouraged to email Dr. Sharanowski by
November 15th(sooner is better) with a

A brief CV outlining research and educational experience and relevant
skills with 3 names of academic references includedPlease include
your GPA on your CV (feel free to explain) and note a GPA of 3 is
the absolute minimum.  A short description of your research interests
including why you want to join the Sharanowski Lab.Please note, while LLMs
like ChatGPT are great tools, please make sure your email reads like it
came from you, that is displays your interest and knowledge of recent
activities and publications in the lab (https://tinyurl.com/bzsaxac9,
and is not overly generalized.

Dr. Sharanowski will only contact suitable applicants for a zoom interview
to assess a good fit between the available projects and student and
advisor. Applications to UCF are due Dec 1st, 2025. The University
of Central Florida is a large university and a designated Hispanic
serving institution. Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to
apply. Orlando is a diverse and beautiful city and the department,
campus and city have supportive communities.

Dr. Barbara Sharanowski
Professor, Department of Biology
University of Central Florida
barb.sharanowski [at] ucf.edu

Barbara Sharanowski <Barb.Sha...@ucf.edu>

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Professor of Biology
University of Maine at Machias
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