We are seeking to recruit two highly motivated graduate students (either MS or PhD) to study how environmental factors influence the soybean aphid and its surrounding community. Specific research directions for the projects are flexible, but will likely involve a better understanding how variable or changing environmental conditions influence soybean aphid populations and plant-aphid interactions. Students will be housed in the Entomology Department of North Dakota State University. One position will be co-advised by Deirdre Prischmann-Voldseth and Jason Harmon and the other will be advised by Harmon.
Qualifications include enthusiasm, a strong academic record, and a desire to work at the interface of ecology and entomology. Evidence of excellent written and analytical skills, as well as an interest in field and laboratory research will be a plus. Prospective students with a background in entomology, ecology, plant sciences, or biology are encouraged to apply. Preferred start date is Fall 2012, although this may be flexible. Each graduate assistantship will include an annual stipend, tuition & fees, and research support. To apply, please send an email to Jason Harmon at [email protected]. Please provide a cover letter which discusses your background, qualifications, research interests, which degree you are pursuing, and available start date; a CV; academic transcripts (unofficial are fine); and contact information for at least 3 references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until each position is filled. North Dakota State University is a land-grant institution with over 14,000 students and a strong focus on scientific research. NDSU is located in Fargo, ND, which has a community area population of over 200,000. While Fargo is often the butt of many jokes for its weather (yes, it snows here), the city is constantly on national lists for the best places to live because of its safety, health care, recreation, and job opportunities. More information about NDSU and the surrounding area are available at www.ndsu.edu. More information regarding us and our ongoing research can be found at: http://www.ndsu.edu/entomology/people/faculty/voldseth/ https://www.ndsu.edu/pubweb/~jasharmo/
