Master’s Degree Project in Wildlife Disease Ecology and Conservation Genetics

December 6, 2007

Division of Biological Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT

Seeking a Master’s Degree Student: A Master’s degree project is
available on a new NSF-funded project at the interface of disease ecology,
population genetics, and ecological immunology. The study focuses on
immunologically-mediated interactions between gastrointestinal nematodes
and bovine tuberculosis in African buffalo. Specifically, the project will
use a combination of field and captive studies, mathematical modeling, and
comparative analysis to examine individual-level patterns of co-infection,
population dynamics of both parasites, and implications of co-infection
for cross-population and cross-species patterns of disease. The Master’s
student would be isolating DNA and sequencing disease related genes (e.g.,
MHC) from African buffalo. The preferred applicant will have expertise
conducting PCR, primer design and DNA sequencing, as well excellent
communication, writing, and organizational skills. The student should
be enthusiastic about wildlife genetics, work well independently, and be
fully dedicated to graduate school. There is some possibility of visiting
the study site in Africa and a collaborating laboratory in Portugal.
The position would begin September 1, 2008, and requires application
to the graduate school program in Organismal Biology and Ecology (OBE)
in the Division of Biological Sciences at the University of Montana.
To apply, please contact Dr. Gordon Luikart and Dr. Vanessa Ezenwa
(gordon.luikart@mso.umt.edu <mailto:gordon.luikart@mso.umt.edu> ).
Applications should include a letter of interest and CV. Review of
applications will begin December 20, 2007 and continue until the position
is filled.

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