I have funding to support graduate research assistantships for at least one and potentially two students at the MS or PhD level in the Department of Entomology at Purdue University. My lab studies the ecology of insects in agricultural systems with a focus on tri-trophic interactions linking plants, herbivores, and natural enemies. Recent topics addressed include plant responses to herbivory, the ecology of “fear” in food webs, and aboveground-belowground interactions linking foliar and root herbivores. However, pursuing alternative topics and research directions that fall within the realm of insect population and community ecology is welcomed and encouraged. Ideal students should be highly enthusiastic and interested in working at the interface of ecology, entomology, and agriculture.
Position comes with an annual stipend of $17,500, full tuition waiver, and benefits package including health insurance. Preferred start date is Summer or Fall 2010, although this may be flexible depending on the circumstances. For additional information visit the following websites: Kaplan Lab: http://extension.entm.purdue.edu/ecolab Purdue Entomology: http://www.entm.purdue.edu Interested individuals should contact me directly via email (ikap...@purdue.edu) to discuss their background, qualifications, and research interests. -- Ian Kaplan Assistant professor of Entomology Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
