PhD student positions with full financial support are available in Fall 2021 in the Zhuang Lab (https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/biology/directory/index/uid/xz036/name/Xuan+Zhuang/), Department of Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas.
Research interests in the Zhuang Lab include Evolution of genetic novelty and diversity; Genetic basis of variation for complex traits and diseases; Molecular mechanisms of gene formation and gene loss. Investigations involve genomics, molecular evolution, and bioinformatics, in model (fruit flies) and non-model organisms (polar fishes). More information is available on our website (https://zhuangxuan.wixsite.com/home/research-blog).

Minimum Requirements
•        B.S. or M.S. in Biology or related fields.
•        Highly motivated individual and commitment to scientific rigorousness.

Desirable Qualifications (preferred but not required)
•        Hands-on experience from working with genomic data.
•        Experience from working in a Linux/Unix environment.

Application Information
•        Department of Biological Sciences
https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/biology/prospective-students/apply-for-graduate.php
•        Cell and Molecular Biology Program
https://cell.uark.edu/info-for-applicants/index.php
•        Graduate School
https://catalog.uark.edu/graduatecatalog/admissions/

We are looking for highly motivated students who are willing to tackle fundamental questions in both basic evolution and biomedical research. We invite interested and highly qualified candidates to apply.
Please contact Dr. Zhuang (xz036@uark.edu) (1) CV (with GPA and required test scores), (2) a cover letter outlining research interest and experience, (3) contact information for two references.

学校简介
阿肯色大学University of Arkansas，成立于1871年，是美国阿肯色州的旗舰大学。该校被美国卡耐基基金会Carnegie Classification评选为全美百所最高等级博士/研究型R1大学之一，获得过U.S. News and World Report全美50佳公立大学。
所在城市费耶维尔(Fayetteville)在U.S. News and World Report评出的美国最宜居城市中排名第四。该市风景优美，空气清新，依山傍水，气候宜人，生活成本低廉，被称为户外活动爱好者的天堂。所在的阿肯色西北地区被一系列大型企业所围绕，包括世界最大的企业沃尔玛的全球总部、世界500强食品企业泰森食品的全球总部。全美最大的物流公司JB Hunt的总部也位于该地区，这都为阿肯色大学提供了充分的发展资源。 返回小木虫查看更多