PhD or MSc positions in evolutionary ecology (Vancouver, WA)

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Agency

Washington State University

Location

Vancouver, Washington

Job Category

Graduate Assistantships

Salary

30,000

Start Date

08/16/2023

Last Date to Apply

01/10/2023

Website

https://labs.wsu.edu/rudmanlab/

Description

The Rudman Lab in the School of Biological Sciences at Washington State University – Vancouver (https://labs.wsu.edu/rudmanlab/) is seeking motivated graduate students with an interest in evolutionary ecology, population genomics, and/or conservation genetics. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a National Institute of Health-funded project to study the pace, magnitude, and ecological consequences of rapid evolution. For examples of prior work around this theme see 1, 2, 3, 4. Students will be expected to develop their own dissertation project that reflects their own interests, within the overall goals of this funded project.

Funding during the academic year will be in the form of teaching assistantships, with semesters of research assistantship available as necessary based on thesis project design. Summer support will also be provided through research assistantships.

The application deadline is January 10th, 2023 (more info here). Successful candidates will have relevant previous research experience and strong interests in evolutionary ecology and/or genomics. Interested applicants should contact seth.rudman@wsu.edu with a statement of research interest, contact information for 3 references, and a CV. Informal email inquiries are also welcome.

The Rudman Lab is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working environment. Graduate students are expected to share in this commitment. Candidates from groups historically underrepresented in biological science research are especially encouraged to apply.

Vancouver, WA is located in the Portland, OR metro area and is a beautiful place to live and work. As the only public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is dedicated to its land-grant tradition for openness, accessibility, and service to people. Situated on 351 scenic acres, WSU Vancouver is in the homelands of the Chinookan and Taidnapam peoples and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Employees and students alike value the beauty of campus. Recognized by Insight Into Diversity magazine as a top college for diversity, WSU Vancouver is committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in all that it does.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have a bachelors degree, relevant previous research experience, and strong interests in evolutionary ecology and/or genomics

Contact Person

Seth Rudman

Contact eMail

seth.rudman@wsu.edu

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