Please direct inquiries to Dr. Karen Kester (kmkes...@vcu.edu) M.S. Graduate positions in insect behavior and ecology will be available in Dr. Karen Kester’s lab in the Department of Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University, beginning August 2019. Research projects will focus on tritrophic interactions involving braconid wasps or the thermal biology of host-parasitoid interactions or native bees. 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. Interested persons are encouraged to submit by email ( kmkes...@vcu.edu): 1) a letter describing their educational background and research experience, research interests, and educational and career goals, 2) a CV/resume (with GPA and GRE scores), and 3) the names of three references by December 31, 2018. Applications to the VCU M.S. Graduate Program are due by January 15, 2019 (https://biology.vcu.edu/grad/about/). Competitive teaching assistantships with tuition waivers and other forms of support are available.
Derek M. Johnson Associate Professor and Chair 1000 W. Cary St. Department of Biology Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA 23284 www.vcuderekjohnson.com (804) 828-2245
