Department of Biology Topics for a Master thesis 2017-2018
[Pages:28]Department of Biology Topics for a Master thesis ? 2017-2018
@ the Laboratory of Biodiversity and Evolutionary Genomics
Prof. Filip Volckaert and colleagues
The Volckaert team
Ecology Evolution
Fundamental research at the interface of ecology & evolution
with applications in fisheries, aquaculture, human biology and nature conservation
Topics for a Master thesis
Human Parasites
Marine ecology
Adaptation in Fish
Ocean Connectivity
Connectivity in the ocean
Genetic structure of Antarctic fish: connectivity in a changing ecosystem
Franz M. Heindler & Henrik Christiansen
Connectivity of Antarctic fish: linking genomics with bio-physical modelling
Henrik Christiansen, dr. Val?rie Duli?re & dr. Genevi?ve Lacroix
rECTO-vERSO
Evolutionary Ecology ? Genetic structure of Antarctic fish: connectivity in a changing ecosystem
Promoter
Prof. Dr. Filip Volckaert (filip.volckaert@bio.kuleuven.be, 016 32 39 72)
Supervisor
Franz M. Heindler (franzmaximilian.heindler@kuleuven.be 016 37 66 92))
Henrik Christiansen(henrik.christiansen@kuleuven.be, 016 37 66 92)
Aim
Highly adapted icefish (Notothenioidei) inhabit the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. Rapid environmental change and increasing human impact is challenging these peculiar fish and leaves them with three possibilities: adaptation, migration, or extinction. Intra-specific genetic differentiation, however, could mean that some populations are at greater risk than others. Therefore we want to investigate genetic population structuring of polar fish species in time and space.
Application
Next to global change, also global fisheries are expanding towards the poles, putting more pressure on these ecosystems. Solid understanding of local populations and their genetic make-up is needed, to advance conservation measures and/or sensible management.
Evolutionary Ecology ? Genetic structure of Antarctic fish: connectivity in a changing ecosystem
This project involves molecular laboratory techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis) and statistical examination of the genotypes.
Crocodile icefish
Striped rockcod
This is a great opportunity for students with interest in marine polar biology & genetics!
Dispersal Ecology ? Connectivity of Antarctic fish: linking genomics with bio-physical modelling
Promoter
Prof. Dr. Filip Volckaert (filip.volckaert@bio.kuleuven.be, 016 32 39 72)
Supervisor
Dr. Val?rie Duli?re (valerie.duliere@naturalsciences.be, 02 773 21 07)
Dr. Genevi?ve Lacroix (glacroix@naturalsciences.be, 02 773 21 00)
Henrik Christiansen(henrik.christiansen@kuleuven.be, 016 37 66 92)
Aim
Highly adapted icefish (Notothenioidei) inhabit the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. Many of these fish have long pelagic larval phases, during which juvenile fish are dispersed via ocean currents. Connectivity can be understood using molecular data (already available) as well as predictive individual based models coupled with hydrodynamics. We here aim to provide the first steps needed to link genetics and modelling by collating biological information (spawning time, larval duration etc.) in appropriate model input files and developing realistic test scenarios.
Application
In 2016 the largest marine protected area (MPA) in the world was declared in Antarctica. More MPAs are planned, for which solid understanding of connectivity is needed.
Dispersal Ecology ? Connectivity of Antarctic fish: linking genomics with bio-physical modelling
juveniles
adult Marbled rockcod
Young et al 2015 Evol App
Post et al 2014 SCAR Atlas
This project involves literature and database research and computational work. Knowledge of numerical computing (Python, R, ...) is appreciated.
It is a great opportunity for students with analytical skills and interest in marine (polar) biology & oceanography! Working place will be Leuven and Brussels.
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