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From: ECOLOG-L <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> on behalf of Melanie Murphy <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Reply-To: Melanie Murphy <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 11:29 PM
To: ECOLOG-L <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] PhD position - Landscape Genomics U Wyoming (deadline extended)
Resent-From: Jim Schneider <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Resent-Date: Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 5:36 AM

PhD Under-Represented Domestic Minority (URDM) mentoring Graduate
Assistantship available to work with Dr. Melanie Murphy in Department of
Ecosystem Science and Management/Program in Ecology at University of
Wyoming.  Graduate student research will address distribution and
connectivity of amphibian species in the context of species rarity.  Q1 – Is
niche breadth explained by rarity? Student will use environmental DNA (eDNA)
and species distribution models to estimate niche breath. Q2 - What are the
consequences of species’ rarity on connectivity? Student will use genotyping
by sequencing (GBS) and a landscape genomics approach to test competing
hypotheses of limits to effective dispersal for species by rarity form.

Prospective students with a background in natural resources, ecology, and/or
population genetics are encouraged to apply. Evidence of robust analytical
skills, ability to work independently under harsh field conditions, strong
work ethic, scientific writing, passion for scientific inquiry, and aptitude
for collaborative research are expected.  Additional skills in population
genetics laboratory skills, particularly using low quality/low quantity DNA,
will be preferred but not required.  Work will require hiking, backpacking,
camping, working in harsh field conditions at high elevation and driving a
4WD vehicle.  To apply, please send a statement of interest, complete CV,
unofficial transcripts, unofficial GRE scores, and contact information for
three professional references as a single PDF file (LastName_URDM.pdf) to
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.   Application deadline is Jan 13, 2017, although
review of applicants will begin immediately.  Position starts in August 2017.

Candidate(s) may be invited to attend a recruiting event in mid to late
February (financial support available for travel expenses).  In addition,
applicants are encouraged to investigate the Program in Ecology
(www.uwyo.edu/pie), an integrated, interdepartmental PhD program in
ecological science.

Area: University of Wyoming (www.uwyo.edu) is ideally located in Laramie,
Wyoming with easy access to varied field sites and outdoor recreation
opportunities. In addition, the campus is only 1 hour from Fort Collins and
~2 hours from an international airport (Denver, CO).
The University of Wyoming Under-Represented Domestic Minority mentoring
Graduate Assistantships (URDM) are intended to increase access and
opportunities to graduate education for U.S. students from
under-represented/ under-served communities and to increase student
diversity in our graduate degree programs on a competitive basis. The URDM
awards are funded through a partnership of the Office of Academic Affairs
and the faculty mentor(s) of the prospective student. The University of
Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or
protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and
University policy. Please see www.uwyo.edu/diversity/fairness