*PhD position available in Landscape Genomics, Phylogeography and
Climate adaptation of tree species @ NAU*
The School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University (NAU) is seeking
one highly motivated PhD student to join Dr. De La Torre’s lab of
Genomics and Evolution of Forest Tree Species. The position includes a
stipend, tuition waiver, and full health benefits for 4 years.
Outstanding candidates may qualify for the NAU Presidential Fellowship
Program
(_http://nau.edu/GradCol/Financing/Presidential-Fellowship-Program/_).The
student will use genomic tools to study phylogeography, migration rates,
and the potential for adaptation to climate change in southwestern
conifer species. The research will include molecular lab work,
greenhouse work, modelling and data analyses.
Qualifications:
-Master degree in Genetics, Forest Sciences, Biology, Plant Sciences,
Evolutionary Biology, Bioinformatics or related fields of study.
-Proficiency in R, Perl or Phyton (familiarity with Linux is a plus)
-Willingness to work with big data sets in a computer cluster.
-Strong statistical skills
-Experience with GIS
-Availability to start by *July 1^st , 2019 .*
-Molecular lab experience is desirable.
-Skills in modeling with R are desirable.
How to apply:
Please send a 1-page statement of interest, CV, unofficial copy of
transcripts, GRE scores, and TOEFL scores (international students), and
the names and contact information of 3 references by *December 15^th ,
2018*. If found to be a good match for the position, you will be
encouraged to apply to the graduate program at NAU. Please note that NAU
has the following admission requirements: GPA higher than 3.0 and TOEFL
= 213 (computer-based) or 80 (internet-based).
Contact Information:
Dr. De La Torre, amanda.de-la-to...@nau.edu
<mailto:amanda.de-la-to...@nau.edu>
https://nau.edu/CEFNS/Forestry/Faculty-and-Staff/Directory/De-La-Torre/
Northern Arizona University is a 29,000 student-institution with its
main campus in Flagstaff, a four-season community of about 70,000 at the
base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks. Flagstaff has all-year easy
access to the Arizona snowbowl ski resort and is located at 1-hour drive
from the Grand Canyon.
School of Forestry- http://nau.edu/forestry <http://nau.edu/forestry>
SOF M.S. program- http://nau.edu/CEFNS/Forestry/Degrees/MS/
<http://nau.edu/CEFNS/Forestry/Degrees/MS/>
