A postdoctoral position is available for an ecologist to study the
biological control of pea aphids. The postdoc will participate in an
ongoing research program investigating the question: Does long-term
biological control of pea aphids depend on multiple natural enemies
and their dynamics across fields, crops, and/or habitats? Pea aphids
in alfalfa are an open system, with the dominant specialist
parasitoid moving readily among fields, and the dominant predators
(ladybirds, nabids, and minute pirate bugs) having highly mobile
adults that reproduce in many habitats. The project is addressing how
these natural enemies successfully control pea aphids in the field.
The position is for one year, with the possibility of continued
funding for additional time. Salary will be commensurate with
experience. The starting date is preferably between 1 January and 1
May, 2010. All requirements for the PhD must be completed before the
time of appointment. I will start to consider applications on 15
September, 2009, and will continue taking applications until the
position is filled. Please email CV, and the names and contact
information for 3 references to:
Tony Ives
Department of Zoology
UW-Madison
Madison, WI 53706
[email protected]
