Graduate Research Assistantship
Evolutionary Ecology of Plant-Herbivore Interactions
University of Wisconsin, Madison
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A Graduate Research Assistantship (M.S. - Ph.D. or Ph.D. only) is
available for work with the research groups of Rick Lindroth and Eric
Kruger at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Funded by a new,
five-year NSF grant, this research addresses genetic, ontogenetic and
environmental factors that influence aspen defense (chemical
resistance, tolerance, escape) against mammalian herbivores (e.g.,
deer). Primary objectives of the work are to: 1) characterize aspen
chemical defense traits, 2) assess costs/benefits of resistance,
tolerance and escape, and 3) evaluate the selective impact of
browsing on the genetic structure of defense traits in an
experimental population. Applicants must be interested in
investigating both the chemical and population genetics aspects of
plant-herbivore interactions. Applicants should pursue admission to
the graduate program in <http://www.zoology.wisc.edu/>Zoology
(Ecology), <http://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/>Forest and
Wildlife Ecology, or <http://www.botany.wisc.edu/>Botany.
For more information about the Lindroth and Kruger research groups, visit:
<http://entomology.wisc.edu/~lindroth/>http://entomology.wisc.edu/~lindroth/
http://forest.wisc.edu/facstaff/kruger.html
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a premier institution for
research in ecology and evolution, and has ranked among the top five
research universities in the United States for each of the past 20 years.
Qualifications:
Highly motivated individuals with superior academic credentials and
strong communication skills are encouraged to apply. Well-developed
interpersonal skills are essential. Candidates must be able to work
independently as well as part of a collaborative research team.
Stipend/benefits:
50% Research Assistantships currently provide a stipend of $ $20,184
(12 mo.), tuition waiver, and excellent medical/dental health plans.
Position available beginning in summer or fall of 2010.
Inquiries:
Send preliminary e-mail letter of inquiry, describing research
interests and academic qualifications, to:
Dr. Rick Lindroth
<mailto:lindr...@wisc.edu>lindr...@wisc.edu
237 Russell Labs
1630 Linden Drive
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI 53706 U.S.A.
