Graduate Student Position - Mule Deer Epigenetics

We are recruiting a fully-funded MSc or PhD student to study the
epigenomics of mule deer in Wyoming. The student will take advantage
of hundreds of mule deer samples to build epigenetic clocks and study
variation in mule deer aging. Depending on interest and expertise,
project flexibility exists where the student can explore variation in
age estimates from longitudinal sampling or how stressors impact rates
of aging. Students will have the flexibility to adapt the project to
their interests and the opportunity to collaborate and work with our
partners in Wyoming.

Location:
The student will join the lab group of Aaron Shafer at Trent University
in Peterborough, ON, and will be enrolled in the Environmental and
Life Sciences Graduate Program (ENLS). The student will have access to
networking and training opportunities through the project leads with
the Wyoming Fish and Game Department, with the potential to undertake
research that aims to a have a broader impact.

Qualifications and Eligibility:
The successful candidate must have a BSc or MSc (for the PhD position)
in Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline. The ideal candidate
will have an interest in mammal biology/epigenetics/bioinformatics,
experience conducting independent research, have strong written and oral
communication skills, and experience using R to analyse data. Prior
experience using high performance computing would be considered an
asset but is not required. The candidate must meet the requirements for
admission to graduate studies at Trent University.

Salary:
Students will receive a stipend, which may include teaching
assistantships.  The stipend can be increased if the candidate is
successful at securing external scholarships.

To Apply:
Please send the following to Prof. Aaron Shafer (aaronshafer [at]
trentu.ca): A statement outlining research interests, career goals, and
how your previous experience and training relates to this project and
has prepared you for a PhD or MSc.
1. Your c.v.
2. Unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate and MSc (for the
   PhD position)
3. Contact information for two references

Deadline: 15 Feb 2024 or until position filled

Aaron Shafer <aaronshafer@trentu.ca>

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