Masters graduate student opportunities at William and Mary John Swaddle (jps...@wm.edu) and Dan Cristol (dac...@wm.edu) are looking for new Masters students to join their lab group at The College of William and Mary. We have a continuing project investigating the consequences of low exposure to mercury on many aspects of songbird biology, from development and gene expression to behavioral ecology and inclusive fitness. As mercury is a global and persistent contaminant, occurring naturally but also produced by many anthropogenic activities, this project has both basic and applied science elements and will ultimately inform legislative settlements and policy regarding environmental remediation.
We are looking for exceptional candidates who are interested in blending environmental and ecological interests (including ecotoxicology) with specialized biological sub-disciplines, such as developmental genetics, immunology, sensory ecology, reproductive endocrinology, and quantitative genetics. You can read more at: http://www.wm.edu/as/biology/research/iibbs/current_projects/mercury/index.php MS students in our program also receive substantial mentorship in teaching and are well-prepared to move on to PhD programs, Governmental agencies, and NGOs. If interested please contact one of the PIs with your CV and a brief letter introducing yourself. Information about the William & Mary graduate program, including application materials, can be found at: http://www.wm.edu/as/biology/graduate/index.php
