I have funding to support a PhD student in the Department of Entomology at Purdue University to work on tri-trophic interactions involving solanaceous plants, the hornworm Manduca sexta, and their parasitoid wasp Cotesia congregata. Specific research directions for this project are flexible, but will likely involve an exploration of plant defenses and insect immunology.
Ideal students should be highly enthusiastic and interested in working at the interface of ecology and entomology. Position comes with an annual stipend of $18,500, full tuition waiver, and benefits package including health insurance. Preferred start date is Summer 2012, although this may be flexible depending on the circumstances. For additional information visit the following websites: Kaplan Lab: http://www.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. Please provide a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts and GRE scores (unofficial are fine), and contact information for at least 3 references. -- Ian Kaplan Assistant Professor Purdue University Department of Entomology West Lafayette, IN
