*Ph. D. Graduate Research Assistantship on the disruption of host
specialization*
*for the invasive swede midge*
*Dr. Yolanda Chen, Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Vermont*
*Position availability: *Spring semester 2014.
*Support: *Four years of support is available through grants from NE IPM
and Vermont Specialty Crop Block grant, and through the Department of
Plant and Soil Sciences.
*Position Summary*: The goal of this research project is to examine
manipulation of non-host plant odors and plants may be used to disrupt
host location by the swede midge, a new invasive pest specialized on
brassica crops. A special emphasis will be placed on developing
strategies that are feasible for organic cropping systems.
*Requirements:* A background in biology, ecology, or related fields.
Previous experience with entomology is an additional advantage.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Applicants must meet
the requirements of the Graduate College at University of Vermont
*Application Procedure*: Email the following: 1) statement of interest
in the position and major research interests, 2) CV, 3) GRE scores, and
4) unofficial transcripts directly to yolanda.c...@uvm.edu. Please
arrange for three letters of reference to be sent separately to the same
email address.
Official applications should be submitted in an online application
portal through the Graduate College
(https://www.applyweb.com/apply/uvmg/menu.html). Deadline for the
receipt of the official application is October 15.
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Dr. Yolanda Chen
Assistant Professor
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 05405
Phone: +1(802)656-2627
Fax: +1(802)656-4656
