Early this week I posted the following job ad for research assistants. However, I wrote down the wrong email address. Any one interested in the positions, should contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sorry for any confusion Summer Field Positions in the Ecology of Insect-Disease Interactions We are looking to hire two field assistants for a project examining gypsy moth dynamics. The gypsy moth, an introduced species, is a major defoliator of Eastern deciduous forests. The field and lab work focuses on investigating the impacts of disease outbreaks on gypsy moth populations. For the upcoming field season, we are planning to investigate the disease dynamics of the gypsy moth in relationship to different food sources (e.g., oaks vs aspens), genetic heritability of susceptibility to the virus, and spatial patchiness of the virus. Experimental results will be used to design mathematical models of insect-disease interactions. Responsibilities of the research assistant include rearing infected and uninfected gypsy moth larvae, setting up field experiments to determine infection rates, and possibly designing and conducting an individual experiment of their own. The research is being led by Greg Dwyer and Bret Elderd at the University of Chicago. The research, itself, will based out of Michigan State University's Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) near Gull Lake, MI. The positions will begin between mid-May and mid-June and will continue through the end of August. The salary for these positions will be $1,300 - $1,600 a month and housing at KBS will be provided. To apply, please submit 1) a cover letter explaining your interest, previous research experience, and relevant course work 2) resume, and 3) names of three references to Bret Elderd (be06"at"pondside.uchicago.edu). If you have questions or want more information, please contact Bret Elderd as well. Review of applications will begin April 10th and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. ******************************************* Bret Elderd, Ph.D. Department of Ecology and Evolution University of Chicago Ph: 773-834-7690 Fax: 773-702-9740 *******************************************
