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Graduate position available in:
Ecology and Evolution of Host-Parasite Interactions

A graduate research position (PhD program) is available in Dr. Lien
Luong's research group (https://grad.biology.ualberta.ca/luong/)
at the University of Alberta. Start date: September 2022.

Project background: Exposure to parasites can lead to changes in
host behavior, morphology, or physiology, even in the absence of
infection. These non-consumptive effects (NCE) can be understood in
the context of the "ecology of fear". Potential projects include,
but are not limited to investigating the: 1) state-dependent nature of
NCE, 2) trait-mediated NCE, 3) NCE of parasites on host metabolism,
and 3) evolutionary consequences of NCE. Successful applicants will
investigate these questions using a fruit fly-mite system, applying
concepts and techniques from behavioral ecology, physiological
ecology, and/or experimental evolution. For more information:
https://grad.biology.ualberta.ca/luong/

The Department of Biological Sciences at U of A is one of the largest
and most scientifically diverse departments of its kind in Canada. We
offer research-orientated, thesis-based graduate programs at both
the MSc and PhD levels. Study programs are tailored individually to
graduate student needs and emphasize interdisciplinary thinking. With ~200
graduate students, 65 full-time faculty, excellent support facilities and
ample research funding, a vibrant and exciting learning environment is
provided. For more information about applying to the graduate program:
http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/programs/graduate/prospective/

To learn more, please send a brief statement of your research
experience/interest and a copy of your curriculum vitae to
lluong@ualberta.ca. Application deadline is February 1, 2022.

Lien Luong <lluong@ualberta.ca>