PhD Position: NSF-supported graduate studies in evolutionary epigenetics
> and genomics of social insects at the University of Georgia.
>
> The Hunt Lab at UGA is broadly interested in how evolution produces
> variation in insect form and function. We use social insects, such as
> ants, bees, and wasps as models for studying how evolutionary and gene
> regulatory mechanisms shape variation in social behavior. We have taken
> a particular interest in investigating genetic and epigenetic factors
> that underlie differences in complex traits.
>
> In collaboration with Ken Ross at UGA, we study how a supergene and
> phenotypic plasticity influence variation in colony queen number and
> social behaviors in the fire ant Solenopsis invicta. In collaboration
> with Sarah Kocher at Princeton University, we study how gene regulatory
> evolution shapes social behaviors. We are always interested in identifying
> new systems and approaches for study.
>
> The Hunt Lab is a young and dynamic research group dedicated
> to fostering the success of its lab members. We are a part of the
> Entomology Department, one of many departments in the life sciences at
> the University of Georgia. Diverse areas of expertise and coursework
> availability at UGA, along with a first-rate genomics core facility,
> help students reach their full potential. Students will take coursework
> and receive training in entomology, genetics, and bioinformatics.
>
> Requirements: An interest in broad evolutionary questions and a desire
> to develop bioinformatic expertise. Applicants must meet requirements
> of admission to the Graduate School at the University of Georgia
> (see https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.caes.uga.edu%2Fdepartments%2Fentomology%2Fgraduate.html&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cccafa908a27c46b7e72408d75942111d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637076012598385967&sdata=14BXEyXPEc5GqMfBimXgiMxKqFkRITZLbPitFBZbb%2BA%3D&reserved=0).
> The start date is flexible.
>
> More information about the Hunt Lab can be found online at
> https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhuntlab.uga.edu&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cccafa908a27c46b7e72408d75942111d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637076012598390954&sdata=0oXTbtYLPUmvHbpSEFuv2eFPnyIHphb80c9zYsQmb%2BI%3D&reserved=0. Prospective applicants should email Brendan
> Hunt at huntbg@uga.edu with a statement of interest.
>
> BRENDAN HUNT <huntbg@uga.edu>