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PhD positions available – Amphibian occupancy patterns, population
genetics, and
disease dynamics
Funded by a Strategic NSERC grant, we are
seeking a PhD students to complete our team on research related to the
detection and monitoring of amphibians and
their pathogens (chytrid fungus, ranavirus) in Canada. Using
environmental DNA
as a basis for the research, the team will conduct: 1) Habitat occupancy
modeling for amphibians and their pathogens; 2) Analysis of the
evolutionary
dynamics of pathogens and amphibian hosts; 3) Assessment of potential
synergistic interactions between pathogens and aquatic contaminants; and
4)
Modeling the drivers of amphibian population decline. Students will
develop
research projects that fit within the context of the broader program,
such as:
Validation of eDNA for detecting amphibians; Assessment of ranavirus
pathogenicity; Chytrid fungus evolutionary dynamics; and Modeling
drivers of
amphibian occupancy. We are seeking
students to initiate their research in Spring or Fall 2017, with the
research
to be conducted across southern Ontario. Interested applicants should
submit a
letter of interest, CV, unofficial transcripts and names of 3 references
to:
Dennis Murray, Trent University, [log in to unmask]
([log in to unmask]) or David Lesbarreres, Laurentian University
[log in to unmask] (http://gearg.jimdo.com/people/head/).
Chers,
David
"It takes all the running you can do to keep in the same place."
Dr. David Lesbarrères, Associate Professor / Professeur agrégé
Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies / Doyen, Faculté des études
supérieures
Genetic & Ecology of Amphibians Research Group (GEARG)
Department of Biology - Laurentian University, http://gearg.jimdo.com/
Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6, Canada
phone: (705)675-1151 ext. 3232 - Fax: (705)671-3840 - @sudburyfrog
