Two positions for PhD students: evolutionary and mathematical ecology
in Colorado
We seek two graduate students: one with a background in evolutionary
biology and one with a background in mathematical biology for an
exciting opportunity to work on a collaborative project at the
interface of demography and ecological genetics.
The project focuses on the contributions of demography and genetics in
the founding and spread of new populations, combining a model
biological system (Tribolium flour beetles) and quantitative models.
The evolutionary ecologist will conduct the experiments: previous
experience in lab experiments using insects or other model organisms
would be helpful, and a strong background in evolutionary ecology is
vital. This student would join the lab of Ruth Hufbauer at Colorado
State University (http://lamar.colostate.edu/~hufbauer/, http://www.ecology.colostate.edu/
, http://www.evolution.colostate.edu/), and will have the opportunity
to collaborate closely with the mathematical biologist.
The student in mathematical biology will develop models to quantify
the contributions of genetics and demography from experimental data.
Previous experience with stochastic processes, and likelihood or
Bayesian methods of model estimation would be a plus but all students
with a genuine interest in mathematical biology are encouraged to
apply. The student would join the active and growing lab of Dr Brett
Melbourne at University of Colorado, Boulder (http://www.colorado.edu/eeb/facultysites/melbourne/
) where related projects are developing theory in population biology
applied to extinction, invasion, climate change, and biodiversity
maintenance.
Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to the relevant
program given the late date. Please get in touch with either Ruth or
Brett for additional details on how to apply. When you write, please
send a CV that includes information on coursework and grades.
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Ruth A. Hufbauer
Associate Professor
Colorado State University
2009-2010 sabbatical
bourse de la Commission franco-américaine
CBGP/INRA
France
email: [email protected]
http://lamar.colostate.edu/~hufbauer/
http://www.invasionsrcn.org/
