GRADUATE STUDENT POSITIONS IN EVOLUTIONARY GENOMICS AND BIOINFORMATICS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO The Alvarez-Ponce lab at the University of Nevada, Reno is accepting applications from potential M.S and Ph.D. students. Research in our lab focuses on the evolution of genes and genomes, and how this evolution is shaped by natural selection. Specific topics include rates of protein evolution, the evolution of molecular networks, the evolution of methylomes, and gene duplication. More information about the lab can be found at www.genomeevol.wordpress.com. The ideal candidates would have: - A strong commitment to conducting high-quality research. - A strong interest in Genomics and Molecular Evolution. - Experience with bioinformatics analyses, including programming in any scripting language (e.g., Python). - Good communication and interpersonal skills. - The requirements to be accepted in one of UNR's graduate programs (Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, or Biology programs). Official applications are due to the Graduate School in mid-December (EECB and CMB PhD programs) or at the beginning of February (MS in Biology program). Informal enquiries can be sent to Dr. David Alvarez-Ponce (dap@unr.edu), including: - A short application letter, addressing the applicant's motivation for the position, and how their experience and skills align with the requirements listed above. Please include your GPA and TOEFL/IELTS scores, if applicable. - A CV. - Contact information for potential referees. The University of Nevada, Reno offers an interactive and productive research environment, including outstanding core facilities in genomics and bioinformatics. The Biology Department has a growing evolutionary genomics research community. Reno is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe and has been rated as one of the best small cities in the US for outdoor recreation and overall quality of life. Please circulate this post among suitable candidates. David Alvarez-Ponce, PhD (he/him/él) Associate Professor Department of Biology University of Nevada, Reno Max Fleischmann Building, office 147A Tel.: (775) 682-5735 www.genomeevol.wordpress.com David Alvarez-Ponce (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)