MS/PhD Assistantship: Plant-insect interactions I have USDA-APHIS funding to support a graduate research assistantship at either the MS or PhD level in the Department of Entomology at Purdue University. The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive wood borer introduced from Asia that is spreading throughout the Midwest with devastating effect. This project is aimed at uncovering underlying mechanisms that confer resistance of ash trees to this destructive pest. We also seek to further understand the influence of ash volatiles on the behavior of natural enemies that regulate EAB populations.
Ideal students should be highly motivated and enthusiastic about working in the areas of chemical and behavioral ecology. This assistantship comes with an annual stipend of $18,500, full tuition waiver, and a benefits package that includes health insurance. The preferred start date is summer 2012. Interested individuals should contact me directly via email ([email protected]) to discuss their background, qualifications, and research interests. Please also provide a short (one page) letter of interest and a CV that includes cumulative GPA, GRE scores and contact information for at least three references.
