Conservation Genetics M.S. Assistantship: Morgantown, WV

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Agency

West Virginia University

Location

Morgantown, WV

Job Category

Graduate Assistantships

Salary

$18,000/year, plus University tuition waiver & health insurance

Start Date

01/09/2023

Last Date to Apply

10/17/2022

Website

https://wildgenomics.forestry.wvu.edu/

Description

The School of Natural Resources at West Virginia University is searching for a M.S. student to conduct a genomic assessment of reintroduced elk in West Virginia. Next-generation sequencing will be used to compare the reintroduced elk to the source populations that were used and to assess adaptive differences between the two groups. Parentage analysis will also be conducted on calves born in West Virginia. Funding will be supplied through a research assistantship for two years. Review of applications will begin on 10/17 and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should send a letter of interest, CV, unofficial copies of transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Amy Welsh at amy.welsh@mail.wvu.edu.

Qualifications

B.S. in wildlife, fisheries, biology, or related field. Minimum GPA of 3.25. Lab experience in genetic techniques and extensive coursework in wildlife and fisheries highly desired.

Contact Person

Dr. Amy Welsh

Contact eMail

amy.welsh@mail.wvu.edu

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