Graduate position: Landscape genetics of plants
The development of methods for the analysis of population genetic
differentiation in the context of landscape features has provided
insights into ecological processes such as dispersal.Plant species
present unique opportunities and challenges for landscape genetic
analyses, as the behavior of their associated biotic and abiotic
dispersal vectors as well as the distribution of suitable habitat may
affect patterns of genetic variation.Understanding how landscape
features may facilitate or limit the dispersal of plants is particularly
critical as climate change affects the distribution of suitable
habitat.We are looking to recruit graduate students (Ms or PhD)
interested in plant ecological genetics and willing to participate in
the development of methods in landscape genetics for the analysis of
dispersal among plant populations.Experience with laboratory assays and
data analyses for genetic markers, GIS analyses, and field ecological
methods would be beneficial but not necessary.If interested, please send
a letter of introduction to cru...@pdx.edu <mailto:cru...@pdx.edu> that
includes a brief statement of your background and your academic record,
including GPA and GRE scores if available.Please include an essay
outlining your research interests and a recent copy of your CV.
Mitch Cruzan, Associate Professor of Biology, Portland State University,
Portland, OR
