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MSc/PhD opportunity in Plant Macroevolution at the University of Calgary
April 7, 2008
MSc/PhD opportunity in Plant Macroevolution at the University of Calgary
looking for a highly motivated student for 2008/2009 at the PhD or
MSc level who is interested in the evolution of plant sexual systems,
plant speciation, and/or pollination. Projects can be tailored to the
student’s specific research interests and can involve theory, comparative
phylogenetic analysis and/or field work in the Canadian Rockies or the
Gulf Islands. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plant
identification and/or phylogenetic theory. For more information, see:
$20,000 CAD/year for 4 years (PhD) or 2 years (MSc) is available through a
combination of teaching and research assistantships. Candidates with
strong GPAs will be eligible for several provincial funding sources, in
addition to federal sources available to Canadian citizens.
Requirements: Potential applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.20 (on a
four-point system). For students entering an MSc, this is based on the
last two years of the undergraduate degree consisting of a minimum of 10
full-course equivalents. For those entering a PhD with an MSc, the overall
GPA from the MSc will be considered. Canadian citizens will be given first
priority, but applications from qualified international candidates will
also be considered. Please note that proficiency in the English language
is required for graduate programs at the University of Calgary. To
inquire, submit (via email) a cover letter with a brief review of your
research experience, interests, resume, transcripts, and names of three
academic references to: Dr. Jana C. Vamosi, Department of Biological
Sciences, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary AB T2N
1N4, jvamosi@ucalgary.ca.
Tags: M.Sc., Macroevolution, opportunity, PhD, Plant, University of Calgary
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