M. Sc. Opportunity, Ecological Morphology Fall 2013 Western Kentucky University, Department of Biology Collyer Lab: http://www.wku.edu/biology/staff/michael_collyer
The Collyer lab at Western Kentucky University (WKU) seeks 1-2 students with combined interests and experience in biology, mathematics, and statistics, and who are especially interested in research directed at ecological explanations for the evolution of organismal morphological diversity. Current empirical research in the lab is focused on the evolution of morphological diversity in North American desert fishes. Current theoretical research in the lab is focused on the development of methods for analysis of phenotypic change using high-dimensional data (e.g., 3-D geometric morphometric data). We especially need students with interest in burgeoning research projects that utilize the WKU Upper Green River Biopreserve (http://greenriver.wku.edu/). Competitive funding and tuition waivers are available to qualified students. Prospective students must have a strong quantitative background in addition to a bachelors degree (or equivalent) in biology, zoology, ecology, evolutionary biology, or related field. Demonstrated excellence in coursework is required; a demonstrated aptitude for biological research and experience in multivariate statistics is preferred. Candidates should send an email to Dr. Michael Collyer ([email protected]), including a cover letter describing research interests and quantitative skills, CV, most recent transcripts (unofficial is ok), and contact information for 2-3 references. For more information about the Department of Biology and the M. S. Program in Biology, please visit the department web page at http://www.wku.edu/biology/. For more information about WKU, please visit http://wku.edu. Michael Collyer Assistant Professor Department of Biology Western Kentucky University 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11080 Bowling Green, KY 42101-1080 Tel: +1 270.745.8765 Fax: +1 270.745.6856 Email: [email protected]
