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from the dept. We are seeking a qualified undergraduate to participate in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) opportunity, funded by the National Science Foundation, to study coloration and sexual signaling in birds. The research experience will involve up to 10 weeks of full-time work during the summer of 2010 (approx. June-August) at Arizona State University. The REU student will work closely with Professor Kevin McGraw and Dr. Mat Giradeau (post-doctoral associate) on this project. The program includes a weekly stipend, and some travel funds will be available to help defray the cost of traveling to Tempe, Arizona. The main research project will center on the relationships between dietary pigment access, oxidative stress, immunocompetence, and ornamental plumage coloration in house finches (Carpodacus mexicanus). The student will gain hands-on experience working with birds and will utilize a suite of biochemical, immunological, nutritional, and color-analysis techniques in the lab. In addition, the student will be involved in data entry, analysis, and interpretation. The student may also develop an independent project that dovetails with the main goals of the funded research. We seek students with strong credentials, a general background in biology and chemistry, and an interest in ecological, evolutionary, physiological and/or immunological research. Preference will be given to students planning to attend graduate school in animal behavior or a related field. Women and ethic minority students are especially encouraged to apply. Interested students should submit the following application materials electronically (as attachments, preferably in a single PDF) to kevin.mcgraw@asu.edu i) curriculum vitae, < | >
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Seeking Undergraduate Research Assistant for Study of Avian Coloration and Sexual Signaling
