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Scholarship for PhD Students in Human Genomic Evolution at Massey University, New Zealand

Study Subject(s):Human Genomic Evolution
Course Level hD
Scholarship Provider: Massey University
Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand

Eligibility:
This computational position requires solid quantitative skills, preferably including some background in statistics and programming. Training in biology and anthropology can be provided as needed, and candidates from non-standard research backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates must already hold a Masters or Bachelors degree with Honors.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: I am looking for a motivated and productive PhD student to study spatial patterns of human migration and admixture using genome-scale data and cutting-edge computational and statistical analysis. There is scope to accommodate existing research interests, but broadly speaking the successful candidate will develop, implement and test new methods in statistical genetics, and apply these methods to genetic and cultural anthropology datasets.

How to Apply: Electronically and by post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 January 2012

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