PhD student opportunity in avian systematics
Funding is available for a Ph.D. student to study the diversification of
the pantropical radiation of suboscine birds (Aves: Tyranni) in the
Derryberry lab (elizabethderryberry.tulane.edu) in the Department of
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University. This position is
part of an NSF funded, multi-institutional collaboration (LSU, AMNH,
Smithsonian, KU, and MPEG), so the successful student will be joining a
highly collaborative and productive research team.
Project aims include (1) generating a species-level phylogeny of the
1000+ suboscine species using genomic approaches and (2) subsequent
analyses intended to improve understanding of diversification in large
radiations. The Derryberry lab also has a strong interest in the tempo
and mode of behavioral evolution. Students interested in exploring these
types of questions in a phylogenetic context are strongly encouraged to
apply.
The successful candidate will have a proven capacity for writing and
communication, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong quantitative
skills (e.g. computer programming, bioinformatics). Salary and benefits
are competitive.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, GPA and GRE
scores, and a statement of professional goals to Dr. Elizabeth
Derryberry ([email protected]) as well as apply to the degree program
(http://tulane.edu/sse/eebio/academics/graduate/apply.cfm).
**Applications are due January 15, 2013**
Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Elizabeth Derryberry, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-862-8285 (office) 504-862-8706 (fax)
elizabethderryberry.tulane.edu
