M.S. Graduate positions in insect behavior and multi-trophic interactions
involving insect
parasitoids will be available in Dr. Karen Kesters lab in the Department of
Biology, Virginia
Commonwealth University, beginning August 2017. I seek students who are
passionate about
insects and possess a strong work ethic. Preference will be given to students
with prior research
experience and solid writing and quantitative skills. Current research includes
mechanisms of
speciation in braconid wasps, insect-plant interactions, and the thermal
biology of tritrophic
interactions. Interested persons are encouraged to submit by email
([email protected]): 1) a
letter describing their educational background and research experience,
research interests, and
educational and career goals, 2) a CV/resume (with GPA, GRE and TOFEL (if
applicable) scores,
and 3) the names of three references by December 31, 2016. Applications to the
VCU M.S.
Graduate Program are due by January 15, 2017
(http://biology.vcu.edu/graduate-program/ms-
program-in-biology/). Competitive teaching assistantships with tuition waivers
and other forms
of support are available.
