The Disease Ecology lab at Auburn University (http://wp.auburn.edu/zohdylab/) is looking to fill a MSc position with an enthusiastic student interested in disease ecology and medical entomology. This student will conduct research on the ecological drivers of mosquito-borne diseases. Understanding and predicting the impact of land-use change on mosquito ecology is critical for the development of vector control and management efforts. As part of an on-going project, the selected student will play an integral role in a project assessing the role of land-use change on vector distribution and host-feeding preferences in mosquitoes along the Gulf Coast.
*Qualifications* Applicants must have completed a BSc degree by start date and have a strong interest in medical/veterinary entomology. Student must be a team player willing to work under harsh field conditions (rain or shine, sometimes in extreme heat), have exceptional writing and quantitative skills, and some field and/or laboratory experience. Start date: Jan 2017, although research can begin as early as Nov 2016 *How To Apply* Please send a letter describing your background and interest in the topic, CV, and names of three references to zo...@auburn.edu. Review of applications will begin Oct 1, and position will remain open until filled. Feel free to email with any questions regarding this opportunity.
