*Position available to do conservation research on an avian parasite.* The
muscid fly *Philornis downsi* attacks nestling birds and has invaded the
Galapagos Islands, where it is causing mortality of endemic birds including
Darwin’s finches. We are conducting research on parasitoids of this fly
from its native range, which includes mainland S. America and the Caribbean.
This research involves rearing and life-history studies and host-and
habitat-specificity experiments. The studies will be conducted in
Minnesota, USA, as well as the Galapagos Islands, mainland Ecuador and
Trinidad & Tobago. The successful applicant will work with a team of
researchers focusing on conservation of Darwin’s finches through management
of *P. downsi*. Qualifications for this position include: a PhD or M.S. in
biology, entomology or a related field of study, the ability to speak
Spanish and English, experience with insect behavior experiments and
experience with parasite/parasitoid life cycles. The position is available
as early as Nov 15, 2013 and has a duration of 2 years. Applications will
be reviewed until a suitable candidate can be found. Please email C.V.,
statement of interests, and names and email addresses of 3 references
to: George
E Heimpel, Dept. of Entomology, University of Minnesota, [email protected]. As
an institution committed to demonstrating excellence through diversity, the
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences is committed to
hiring a diverse faculty and staff, and actively encourages candidates from
historically underrepresented groups to apply.
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George Heimpel
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Entomology
University of Minnesota
1980 Folwell Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
Office: 508 Hodson Hall; Lab: 513 Hodson Hall
Tel. (612) 624-3480 (office)
(612) 625-7055 (lab)
Fax (612) 625-5299
Email: [email protected]
http://www.entomology.umn.edu/People/GradFaculty/Heimpel/index.htm
Resident Fellow: U of MN Institute on the Environment
http://environment.umn.edu/
