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Molecular Ecology Winter Internships

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Cryptic Species Delimitation Molecular Methods
Intern employs multilocus sequencing and phylogenetic approaches to identify and delineate morphologically indistinguishable species boundaries.
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Dispersal Connectivity Network Genetic Inference
Intern reconstructs organism movement patterns and habitat connectivity using parentage analysis and kinship inference from molecular markers.
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Environmental RNA Viral Community Detection
Intern isolates and sequences viral RNA from environmental samples to assess pathogenic and mutualistic viral diversity in natural systems.
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Genetic Load Mutation Accumulation Dynamics
Intern performs whole-genome sequencing of small populations to quantify deleterious mutations and examine genetic load consequences.
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Plant Pollinator Interaction Network Genotyping
Intern uses molecular markers to characterize pollen transfer networks and assess plant reproductive success through genetic paternity analysis.
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Extreme Environment Microbial Adaptation Sequencing
Intern sequences genomes and metagenomes of thermophilic, psychrophilic, or halophilic microorganisms to identify adaptation mechanisms.
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Prey Diet Composition DNA Barcoding
Intern analyzes gut or fecal DNA content using species-specific markers to determine predator dietary preferences and food web structure.
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Rapid Evolution Response Experimental Populations
Intern maintains controlled laboratory populations under selection pressure and documents genomic changes across short timescales using sequencing.
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Genetic Structure Fine-Scale Spatial Patterns
Intern analyzes geographically proximate populations using high-resolution SNP data to detect micro-geographic genetic differentiation and isolation.
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Phytochemical Defense Evolution Plant Populations
Intern combines molecular genotyping with chemical analysis to link genetic variation to defensive compound production in plants.
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Fungal Endophyte Host Specificity Molecular
Intern uses ITS and mitochondrial sequencing to identify fungal endophytes and assess host plant species selectivity across populations.
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Sex-Biased Gene Expression Ecological Contexts
Intern performs sex-specific RNA-seq analysis to determine how environmental conditions alter gene expression between males and females.
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