We are seeking a motivated student to work on a USDA/NIFA funded project to study landscape ecology of natural enemy-pest-energy crop interactions. The project involves an interdisciplinary team combining entomology, crop physiology and modeling, and remote sensing aimed at understanding how land-use changes influence crop yield via the effects on insect-natural enemy interactions. To be considered, you must have a background in biology/ecology, interest in landscape ecology, ecosystem services, arthropods and biofuels. Strong quantitative and communication skills are preferred. To apply, please send your application materials in a single PDF file (with your last name as the filename) containing: (1) CV/resume, (2) statement of interest, (3) Names of 3 references, (4) copy of transcripts, (5) self reported GRE and GPA, to Claudio Gratton (Department of Entomology, University of Wisconsin), [email protected] by January 30, 2011. This position could start as early as Summer 2011.
