The Ramirez Lab at Utah State University seeks a highly qualified and motivated individual wishing to pursue a graduate degree (M.Sc.) in the areas of applied entomology, insect pathology, and host plant resistance beginning summer (preferably) or fall 2017. The successful applicant will investigate clover root curculio phenology in the West and evaluate ecological interactions with host plant resistance and insect pathogens involved in the suppression of this soil herbivore. The project is a collaborative effort with the University of California-Davis and University of Idaho.
Required qualifications include a background in entomology, ecology, plant sciences, agriculture, or related field, experience with field research, exposure to statistics, and an ability to work in a collaborative environment. The graduate assistantship includes an annual stipend and tuition waiver. Want to know more? Contact Dr. Ricardo Ramirez ([email protected]). Want to apply? Please provide a CV/resume (include GPA and GRE scores), a statement of purpose, and contact information for three references in your email. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Utah State University is a land-grant institution located in Logan, UT. Learn more about USU biology at www.biology.usu.edu and the Ramirez Lab at www.ramirezlab.weebly.com.
