Laura Galloway's lab is looking for a motivated student interested in research experience in ecology and evolutionary biology. The student will work with members of the lab to investigate population adaptation in the American Bellflower (Campanulastrum americanum ). We are interested in evaluating whether populations are adapted to distinct soil types. In the American bellflower, maternal flowering time influences whether offspring grow as annuals or biennials. Therefore, knowledge of the association between soil type and phenology will inform our understanding of the role of maternal effects on population differentiation. The student will participate in experimental design and procedures, carrying out greenhouse studies, analyzing data, and writing a final paper.

Funding for this position is provided by the NSF, so this position is available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are currently enrolled as undergraduates at U.S. universities.

Application: Please send a resume, an unofficial transcript, contact information for two references, and a statement of interest which is =500 words and includes the following information: (i) professional goals, (ii) interest in position, and (iii) relevant experience. Send your application and inquires Holly Prendeville at to holly.prendeville@virginia.edu by 19 March 2012 .