*Post-doctoral position in parasitoid ecology/genetics and biological control*
A 2-year post-doctoral position is available at the University of Minnesota to study aspects of the competition between two *Cotesia* parasitoids and implications for biological control. Investigations will focus on the role of complementary sex determination in mediating competition as well as mathematical modeling of 2 parasitoid – 1 host interactions. The work will involve both laboratory and field studies and is part of a broader project involving collaboration with investigators at Colorado State University. A Ph.D. in entomology, ecology or a related field as well as experience with mathematical modeling is required, and experience with molecular biology techniques is preferred. The earliest starting date for the position is March 1 2014. To apply, please email a cover letter, CV and names and contact information of 3 references to George Heimpel, Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota, USA at [email protected]. Review of applications will be begin Oct. 1 2013, and continue until a suitable applicant is found. 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. -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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/
