Fwd: Graduate Position: GeorgetownU.EvolutionaryGenetics

[Ellen Hostert]

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From: <evo...@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca>
Date: Tue, Oct 14, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Subject: Graduate Position: GeorgetownU.EvolutionaryGenetics
To: <ehos...@maine.edu>

PhD Position in Evolutionary Genetics

The Armbruster Lab in the Department of Biology at Georgetown University
is recruiting a motivated PhD student with interests in Evolutionary
Genetics, Physiological Ecology, and/or Adaptation Genomics.The lab
takes an integrative approach to studying the genetics, physiology, and
ecology of life-history traits in a rapidly evolving invasive
species.Current areas of emphasis in the lab include:

1. The genetic and physiological basis of diapause (dormancy) evolution
in the invasive mosquito, /Aedes albopictus/.

2. The genetic and physiological basis of reproduction without blood
feeding (autogeny) in /Aedes albopictus/.

The Department of Biology at Georgetown University is a supportive
environment with an emphasis on individualized doctoral training and
interdisciplinary research.The Department is housed in a recently
completed, state-of-the-art science building. Our location in
Washington, DC provides outstanding opportunities for collaboration with
a wide variety of local institutions and Washington is a vibrant city
with a wide range of cultural and outdoor activities that support an
enjoyable work-life balance.

Graduate students admitted into the Department of Biology at Georgetown
receive 5 years of guaranteed support including stipend, health care and
tuition waiver.The current stipend is approx. $43,000 per year and the
maximum teaching requirement is four semesters (minimum = two semesters).

Interested students should contact Peter Armbruster at
pa...@georgetown.edu.Please include in your e-mail: 1) a brief
description of your research interests, 2) why you are motivated to
pursue a PhD degree, and 3) a copy of your current CV.

Students from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Peter Armbruster

Davis Family Professor

Department of Biology

Georgetown University

E-mail: pa...@georgetown.edu



Peter Armbruster, Ph.D. (he/him/his)
Davis Family Professor
Dept. of Biology, Regents 508
Georgetown University
37th and O sts. NW
Washington, DC  20057-1229

Office Phone: 202-687-2567
Lab Phone: 202-687-1741
Fax: 202-687-2567

http://www9.georgetown.edu/faculty/paa9/


Peter Armbruster <pa...@georgetown.edu>

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