NERC-funded PhD studentship University College London

Share



Sponsored Links
Career Blog
February 22, 2008

NERC-funded PhD studentship (available from Sept. 2008) – Biodiversity and
speciation in African white-eyes (Aves: Zosterops)

Department of Biology, University College London. Supervisors: Drs Julia Day
(UCL) and Robert Prys-Jones (CASE partner, Natural History Museum)

A prevalence of cryptic species in the tropics has recently been documented
using DNA taxonomy (e.g. Hebert 2004). The genus Zosterops (white-eyes) is a
species-rich lineage of birds, with high dispersal capabilities.
Traditionally, species diagnosis has been based on colour and song, yet
these birds have subtle plumage variation and as such are particularly
cryptic. The African species complex is no exception, with recent mtDNA data
(Warren et al. 2006) highlighting discordance between traditional taxonomy
based on morphology and conclusions based on genetics. It currently remains
unclear to what extent the numerous species and subspecies in mainland
Africa are genetically distinct and how they are related to one another. The
focus of this project will be to assess the overall biodiversity of mainland
African Zosterops using a multigene phylogeny. The biogeographic history and
diversification of this lineage will be examined through phylogenetic
inference, with a strong focus on East African species, in order to test the
influence of climate with regards to speciation (e.g. Kozack & Wiens 2007).

References: Kozak KH & Wiens JJ 2007. Proc. R. Soc. B. 274: 2995-3003;
Hebert PND et al. 2004. PNAS: 101 14812-14817; Warren BH et al. 2006. Mol.
Ecol. 15: 3769-3786.

Enquiries and applications (including covering letter, CV & contact details
of two referees) to: Dr Julia Day: email: j.day@ucl.ac.uk. Ideally
applicants will have a post-graduate qualification and will have a good
understanding of molecular biology and phylogenetics.
Applicants need to meet residency criteria of UK Research Councils.  Closing
date March 19th 2008.

Dr Julia J. Day
Department of Biology
University College London
Darwin Building
Gower Street
London WC1E 6BT

Tel: 0044 (0)20 7679 2660 – internal ext. 32660
Fax: +44 (0)20 7679 7096
Email j.day@ucl.ac.uk

Scholarship Tags: , , , , , , ,

Sponsored Links

Scholarship Submitted by Scholarship Position Team | in Category UK Scholarships

Scholarship Comments and Discussion

Sponsored Links

Scholarship Search

Warning: There is no need to provide bank account details or payment to any person or organization when applying for a scholarship or positions.Never give your bank account information, credit card or social security number to a prospective employer. Do not accept any offers to cash checks or wire money. If these details are requested for any job you see on scholarship-positions.com, please report the job to our quality team.

Important: Scholarship-Positions.com is not responsible for the content of any external websites linked to or referenced on this site.

Browse Scholarships

Search International Scholarships and Financial Aid Positions

Receive Scholarship Newsletters

Over 1,000,000 Students Searching Scholarships.

Recent USA Scholarships

2012 GIA Scholarship for Graduate Students in Gemology and Jewelry Manufacturing Arts, USA Japan Studies Fellowship at East-West Center, USA 2012 Asia Studies Fellowship Program at East-West Center, 2012 USA Philip and Euline Seecharan Scholarship at Florida International University, USA 2012 2012 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, USA

Recent UK Scholarships

The Business School MBA Scholarship (International) at Bournemouth University, 2012 UK Bournemouth University International Postgraduate Scholarship, 2012-20113, UK Santander Scholarships 2012 for Masters Courses, University of Leicester 2012 IBERS International Masters Scholarships, UK University of Kent Dental Development Scholarship for Undergraduate Students, UK 2012

Recent Germany Scholarships

PhD in Life Sciences at The International Giessen Graduate School for the Life Sciences, Germany Germany Postgraduate Training Program – 2012 Cycle (PhD studies in Germany) HBIGS 12 MSc/ PhD Fellowships at Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany PhD Studentship in Polymer Sciences at German Institute for Polymers, Germany Postdoctoral/ PhD Student Postions in Genome Biology at GRK1721, 2012 Germany

Recent India Scholarships

FedBank Hormis Memorial Foundation Scholarships 2012, India Commonwealth Scholarship Plan for Indian Students, New Zealand Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship for the Year 2012-13, UK 2012 The Tara Nirula International Students House (ISH) for Indian Students at University of the Arts London, UK Assistantship for Master’s Students at Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur, India 2012

Women Scholarships

Call for Applications: Women Scientists Scheme (WOS-C) Training, India 2012 HHL Scholarship for Women in Business, Germany 2012 University Hall St Andrews Graduates’ Association (UHStAGA) Scholarship, UK 2012 International Fellowships Programme for Women in Japan WIA Foundation Annual 2012-2013 Scholarship for Women, USA

Africa Scholarships

2012 Disability Rights Scholarship Program at University of Pretoria, South Africa 2012 TBA Masters Scholarship for African Students, Africa The University of Pretoria Research Development Programme, 2012 South Africa EK BROWN Bursary 2012 in Veterinary Science, South Africa Hewlett Foundation/Institute of International Education Dissertation Fellowship, 2012

Scholarship Blog

Useful Links

Search in Worldwide Universities
Oxford Laboratory Technology
Search Courses in Indian Universities
IndiaJobs.co.in, India Jobs Employment, Recruitment, Careers, Interview
Teaching, Professor Jobs in India
GRE Prep and Free Courses