MS graduate position in Biology with focus on plant and microbiome genomicsThe Puzey and Dalgleish Labs (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpuzeylab.weebly.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cec86360012a9407f936e08dbb4449e31%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638301979037400175%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Qn21zeOvuLxFFzO4uR0ElIpMvpqgBGi%2F69KfRmWmNoc%3D&reserved=0) are looking for one new M.S. graduate student to begin in Fall 2024. We are looking for students who are passionate about plants, conservation, and genomics.We have a newly funded project studying taro on the islands of French Polynesia. Specifically, using a genomic approach, we are seeking to understand the connection between, taro’s introduction history, population genetics, cultivation practices, and soil microbiome. Experience with Python and/or R is desirable.Please email Josh Puzey (jrpuzey@wm.edu) for additional information.Chartered in 1693, William and Mary (W&M) is the second oldest school in the US and located in historic Williamsburg, VA. W&M offers a two-year, research-intensive M.S. program where students are supported by teaching assistantships and full tuition waivers. For many students, getting a Master’s degree in two years while earning grants and publications allows them to gain admittance to high-profile Ph.D. programs or take that next career step.Additional information can be found:https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wm.edu%2Fas%2Fbiology%2Fgraduate%2Findex.php&data=05%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cec86360012a9407f936e08dbb4449e31%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638301979037556408%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=R23CN%2FSyokYTHh7t4Yj31LKtarZzujg5kyoW9FNgXDo%3D&reserved=0The GRE is not required for admission.