Position Available: Summer Research Assistant Disease Ecology at UNC - Chapel Hill
Research summary: Previous research experience and completion of a general ecology course is preferred. The position will involve a mixture of field and laboratory work, with the ability to work outdoors in sometimes uncomfortable conditions being essential (i.e. direct sun, occasional rain). Successful applicants will learn basic field ecology techniques and laboratory procedures. Our work focuses mainly on the role of viral, bacterial, and fungal plant pathogens and insect vectors in: controlling or facilitating biological invasions by plants; modulating the effects of global change on terrestrial ecosystems; and structuring plant communities. Time and money: The preferred start date is between mid-April and mid-May, however the exact date is negotiable. For students, the position is part-time during the semester and full-time during the summer. Ability to work full- or part-time in the fall is preferred, but not required. The starting salary is $8.00 to $9.67/ hr, depending on experience. To Apply please submit the following items in an email: A current resume Contact information for (2) references Possible and preferred start and end dates A brief cover letter Please send applications to Miranda Welsh ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Applications are accepted via email only and will be evaluated on a rolling basis, so apply soon. For more information on our research program go to: http://www.bio.unc.edu/faculty/mitchell/lab/
