Fwd: Graduate position: LouisianaStateU.Two.ConservationGenomics

[Ellen Hostert]

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From: <evo...@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca>
Date: Tue, Jan 30, 2024 at 1:38 AM
Subject: Graduate position: LouisianaStateU.Two.ConservationGenomics
To: <ehos...@maine.edu>

PhD position in avian conservation genomics: Inquiries are invited for
a PhD assistantship to examine the effects of native plants and mosquito
abatement on diet and fitness in Carolina Chickadees and Carolina Wrens
in urban yards of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Additional questions could be
included depending on the candidate's experience and interest. Prospective
students would need to apply for and compete against other applicants for
a Gilbert Assistantship in the LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources,
due 1 Feb 2024. A Gilbert Assistantship covers stipend (~30K per year),
tuition, fees, and up to 20K in research costs. Qualifications: an
excellent academic record, experience with genetic analyses (lab and
statistical) including DNA metabarcoding, experience coordinating and
collecting field data (including bird handling), excellent writing
and organizational skills, and ability to work in a collaborative
group. Research will be in collaboration with Dr. Erik Johnson, Director
of Conservation Science, Audubon Delta, the regional field office of
the National Audubon Society. Applicants interested in this opportunity
should first contact Dr. Sabrina Taylor, School of Renewable Natural
Resources, Louisiana State University, staylor at lsu.edu, and should
send a cover letter, CV, and a list of 3 references (with phone #s and/or
email addresses). Equal Employment Opportunity applies to this position.

PhD position in conservation genomics: Inquiries are invited for a PhD
assistantship to examine tiger genomics in US captive tigers (stipend
~30K per year). Qualifications: an excellent academic record, experience
with genetic analyses (lab and bioinformatics) ideally including whole
genome analyses, excellent writing and organizational skills, and ability
to work in a collaborative group. Research will be in collaboration with
Dr. Leslie Lyons, Professor, University of Missouri. Interested candidates
should contact Dr. Sabrina Taylor, School of Renewable Natural Resources,
Louisiana State University, staylor at lsu.edu, and should send a cover
letter, CV, and a list of 3 references (with phone #s and/or email
addresses). Equal Employment Opportunity applies to this position.

Cheers,
S.
Sabrina Taylor
Weaver Brothers Distinguished Professor
School of Renewable Natural Resources
RNR Bldg. Room 227 (Office 331)
Louisiana State University and AgCenter
Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA
staylor at lsu.edu
225-578-4137, fax 4227
https://faculty.lsu.edu/taylor/


"Taylor, Sabrina S" <sta...@agcenter.lsu.edu>

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