I am currently seeking two motivated graduate students to study the interaction between herbivores and natural enemies in agricultural landscapes. I am recruiting candidates for the following positions: 1- Soybean aphid control by natural enemies in Manitoba: The candidate will study for the first time the natural enemies of soybean aphids in Manitoba, establish their sources in the agricultural landscape and their potential for dispersion across different habitats (M.Sc. level). 2- Landscape scale role of multiple predator assemblages and bottom-up controls: The candidate will compare the relative strength of top-down and bottom-up control in agricultural landscapes that vary in structural and functional components (Ph. D. level). Candidates must hold a B.Sc. or M. Sc. degree in entomology, ecology, agroecology, biology or related field. Applicants should have a keen interest in insect ecology, trophic interactions, and landscape ecology. Excellent work ethic and proficiency in English language (written and oral) are required. Knowledge of GIS techniques and familiarity with quantitative techniques in ecology are assets. While these two positions are fully funded (2 years for M.Sc., 3 years for Ph. D.), the successful applicants will be encouraged to apply for additional funding from the University Fellowship program and provincial and federal funding agencies when applicable. Anticipated start date is January 2013 or as soon as possible after that date. For more information contact Ale Costamagna, [email protected]
For full consideration please send your applications before October 1st, the positions will remain open until suitable candidates are found. Please include in your application: 1) Name of the position to which you are applying, 2) Letter of application describing career goals and research interests, 3) Resume, transcripts (unofficial at this stage), and 4) Names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references. Applications should be sent to: Alejandro C. Costamagna [email protected] phone: 1-204-474-9007 fax: 1-204-474-7628 See (http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/entomology/staff/faculty/Costamagnapage.html) for more information on the research themes and publications of the lab. Funding sources: NSERC, Manitoba Pulse Growers Association - ARDI, University of Manitoba.
