Opportunities for Students
The IWGC supports a range of opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Check here for updates as new opportunities are announced.
Post-Doctoral & PhD Student Positions Available: Spatio-temporal dynamics of contemporary adaptation
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic post-doctoral researcher and PhD student with strong interest in evolutionary genomics. The lab has several on-going and budding projects to understand the dynamics of adaptation in changing environments using the highly evolvable agricultural weed, Amaranthus tuberculatus, and other species. These projects include understanding the tempo of adaptation to climate and agricultural change using phenotypes and genomes from herbarium data, temporal field collections, and common garden experiments; dissecting the drivers of variation in the genetic architecture of herbicide resistance through space and time; and quantifying the extent of adaptive convergence to land-use change. To do so, we leverage cutting-edge genomic, experimental, and collection based approaches.
Required qualifications:
– A BSc in areas related to: genetics & genomics, weed science, ecology & evolution
– An interest in research and related experiences
Inquiries about this position can be made by emailing Julia Kreiner at kreiner@uchicago.edu. To be formally considered, please include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a CV, and (3) three contacts for reference letters.
Positions beginning Fall, 2024. Post-doc: $60K starting salary plus benefits (2-year contract with potential for extension). PhD student: $37K plus tuition (5 years of funding guaranteed).
Post-Doctoral & Graduate Student Positions Available: Genomics of Adaptation
Join an interactive group committed to producing high-quality research and publications while maintaining a fun and rewarding atmosphere that fosters engagement and excitement for both work and life. We work hard and play hard! Develop collaborative and independent projects under a US federally funded research program that combines genomics (QTL-seq, RNA-seq, etc.) with selection experiments to identify the molecular genetic basis of adaptation to herbicides (herbicide resistance) in invasive aquatic plants. The research is rooted in basic science, but has important practical application for aquatic conservation and management. Key resources include a recently assembled genome, a dedicated node on MSU’s supercomputer (Tempest), excellent lab and greenhouse facilities, an interactive group of lab members and collaborators. We also have more resequencing and transcriptome data that we know that to do with! And, plenty of funds to collect more.
Required qualifications: Successful applicants will be passionate about genomic studies of adaptation, and enthusiastic about participating in
the lab and academic culture. Experience with genomic data collection and analysis strongly preferred (e.g., QTL mapping, RNA-Seq, etc.).
Positions beginning Fall, 2023 (negotiable). Post-doc: $50-$60K salary plus benefits. Grad students: $25-$30K plus tuition and health insurance.
Please contact Ryan Thum; call or text 315-783-7153 , or email at ryan.thum@montana.edu.
Summer Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) Opportunities
One of the major goals of the consortium is to recruit, train, and mentor new students into the exciting field of plant genomics and bioinformatics.
We provide summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) opportunities with funding support from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR).
The IWGC-REU program is based at Michigan State University with direction by Dr. Eric Patterson. he IWGC REU students participate in the NSF-supported “REU in Plant Genomics” program at Michigan State, which provides more general training and cohort building as part of the NSF program but with a specialized experience in weed genomics with the IWGC.
Application requirements and deadlines will be posted here.
Undergraduate and Graduate student internships with Founding Members
The IWGC coordinates with industry Founding Members to provide internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Opportunities will be posted here as they are announced.
The IWGC supports short-term visits for graduate students to IWGC member institutions to network and gain skills in weed genomics and bioinformatics.
Opportunities will be posted here as they are announced.
Short Courses for genomics coding and programming
Short courses for programming and plant genomics will be held during 2022-2023. Dates and registration information will be posted here.