GRADUATE STUDENT POSITION (PHD): Beneficial insects and ecosystem
services in agricultural landscapes
A PhD level position is available in the Department of Entomology,
University of Manitoba. Students with interests in beneficial insects,
landscape ecology, and/or ecosystem services are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will lead a project studying the effects of
flowering cover crops and/or perennial flowering habitat on beneficial
insects, pollination and biological control in organic farming systems.
The successful applicant will have a strong background in entomology,
plant science, and/or agroecology. The student will work closely with a
team of entomologists and plant scientists at the University of
Manitoba. Primary supervision will be in the Gibbs and Costamagna Labs
in the Department of Entomology. The Gibbs Labs research focus is in
wild bee ecology and systematics and the Costamagna Lab has expertise in
landscape ecology and predator-prey interactions.
QUALIFICATIONS. Masters degree in Entomology, Ecology, or related
field. Direct entry from a Bachelors will be considered for students of
exceptional academic ability and experience in field ecology,
agriculture, insect identification, flowering plants, and/or GIS. Valid
drivers license is required.
ANTICIPATED START DATE: January, 2019
TO APPLY: Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae
and contact information for three references to:
Dr. Jason Gibbs, jason.gi...@umanitoba.ca
Please put BENEFICIAL INSECTS POSITION in the subject line.
The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity
within its community and especially welcomes applications from women,
racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous peoples, persons with
disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others
who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens
and permanent residents will be given priority.
