Research Assistantship (PhD)
Department of Entomology, North Carolina State University The Cardoza lab is looking for an outstanding, enthusiastic, self-motivated graduate student with interest in the behavior, biology or chemical ecology of soil arthropods. Research in our lab employs a multidisciplinary approach to elucidating the mechanisms driving insect pest interactions with their environment, particularly in agricultural systems. The selected student will explore the effects of interactions between plants and soil factors and their consequences on preference and performance by root and foliar herbivorous arthropods. Requirements: Science background with emphasis in agriculture, entomology or a related discipline. Strong analytical thinking, oral and written communication skills and basic knowledge of molecular biology and microbiology preferred. For consideration send short statement of interest, CV, GPA, GRE (and TOEFL for international students) scores, copy of transcripts and contact information for 2 references to: Dr. Yasmin Cardoza, Department of Entomology, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7613, Raleigh, NC 27695 TEL: (919) 513-1285 FAX: (919) 515-7746, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Candidates are required to formally apply to, and must meet the requirements to be accepted by, the North Carolina State University Graduate School (http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/grad/prospect.htm) before consideration. Academic requirements are determined by the Department of Entomology (http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/entomology/). YEARLY SALARY: $19,000 for PhD plus tuition and health insurance. POSITION AVAILABLE: Fall, 2008 or Spring, 2009 **Women and underrepresented ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply** Yasmin _____________________________ Yasmin J. Cardoza Assistant Professor, Entomology North carolina State University 2315 Gardner Hall Raleigh, NC 27695 Phone: (919) 513-1285 Fax: (919) 515-7746 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Webpage: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/entomology/cardoza/index.html
