MS/PhD Student Research Opportunity-January 2013
The Cardoza lab is looking for an outstanding, enthusiastic, self-motivated graduate student with interest in the sustainable agriculture and soil arthropod ecology. Research in our lab employs a multidisciplinary approach to elucidating the mechanisms driving insect interactions with their environment, particularly in agricultural systems. The selected student will be part of a sustainable agriculture multidisciplinary team evaluating organic agriculture practices on mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, nutrient cycling and ecosystem services. The main focus will be on arthropod community composition and their role in these processes. As such, candidates with demonstrated enthusiasm for, and experience with, field research are highly encouraged to apply for this position. Experience with sustainable agriculture practices is a plus. Our collaborators include a diverse group of researchers interested in ecological and organic agriculture production techniques and their effects on various aspects of environmental quality, ecological services, soil quality and arthropod and microbial activity. Requirements: We welcome inquiries from enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with background in entomology, ecology, biology, agronomy, soil science or related discipline. Minimum GPA 3.0, and 300 (MS) or 310 (PhD) pts GRE required. Candidates must have earned a degree in entomology or a related discipline for MS candidates (BS required), PhD candidates (MS required). 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/). For additional information regarding this opportunity contact: Dr. Yasmin Cardoza, Department of Entomology, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7613, Raleigh, NC 27695 Phone: (919) 513-1285 E-mail: [email protected] Webpage: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/entomology/cardoza YEARLY SALARY: $17,500 plus tuition and health insurance for MS and $19,000 plus tuition and health insurance for PhD. Yasmin _____________________________ Yasmin J. Cardoza, PhD Assistant Professor, Entomology North Carolina State University Campus Box 7613 2315 Gardner Hall Raleigh, NC 27695-7613 Office Phone: (919) 513-1285 Lab Phone: (919) 513-3764 Fax: (919) 515-7746 E-mail: [email protected] Webpage: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/entomology/cardoza
