A MSc student researchpositionis available to start Fall 2020 in the lab
> of Dr. Ylenia Chiari at George Mason University in Virginia (USA). We
> seek a highly motivated prospective graduate student with an interest
> in camouflage. The project involves field and computer work. The Chiari
> Lab (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.yleniachiari.it&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C55f095c5cf714d6f4e0208d77a49c8d2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637112329629638439&sdata=QSLrJu0jfmUYzdPNlLBj0cdwIp3b2ij2eQPhxafL2jg%3D&reserved=0) uses integrative approaches from molecular
> biology to behavior to computational modeling to study the causes and
> consequences of morphological variation in reptiles and mechanisms of
> adaptation in fish.
>
> Successful candidates will have some previous research experience and a
> strong interest in evolutionary biology. Applications from traditionally
> underrepresented groups is encouraged.
>
> For full consideration for admission to the MScprogram the deadline
> is January 15 2020. Candidates can decide to apply to the MSc in
> Biologyhttps://catalog.gmu.edu/colleges-schools/science/systems-biology/biology-ms/or
> Environmental
> Scienceshttps://esp.gmu.edu/academic-programs/graduate/forms-and-policies/important-dates/depending
> on the coursework the student is most interested in.
>
> Full support will be provided through a teaching assistantship. However,
> the successful candidate will also be encouraged to apply for graduate
> fellowships during his/her MSc.
>
> George Mason is located in the exciting Washington D.C. area and is one
> of the fasted growing universities in the US. Students can take advantage
> of the strong inter-connectivity between George Mason and the Smithsonian
> and other Government and Non-Profit Institutions.
>
> Prospective students should send a short description of their research
> interests and past research experience along with a resume or CV
> (including the names of three people who could serve as a reference on
> your behalf) toychiari@gmu.edu.
> Selection of candidates will begin immediately.
>
>
>
> Dr. Ylenia Chiari
> Assistant Professor
>
> Department of Biology
> George Mason University
> Science and Technology Campus
> 10900 University Boulevard, MSN 4D4
> 407 Colgan Hall
> Manassas, 20110 VA
> USA
>
> Phone: (703) 993-4467
> Email ychiari@gmu.edu
> Lab Webpage https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yleniachiari.it&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C55f095c5cf714d6f4e0208d77a49c8d2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637112329629643438&sdata=htF0hgdX39dMgq3ugWO3%2FhwblD0CY0%2BGEK2%2BqriL6CI%3D&reserved=0
> Twitter https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fylenia_chiari&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C55f095c5cf714d6f4e0208d77a49c8d2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637112329629643438&sdata=ecC11FHpWWNbQEiEXVpnYsNbFUefnAIXhlS8%2FHnn%2BTk%3D&reserved=0
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>
>
> Ylenia Chiari <yle@yleniachiari.it>
>

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