The muscid fly *Philornis downsi* attacks nestling birds and has invaded
the Galapagos Islands, where it is causing mortality of endemic birds
including Darwin’s finches. We are conducting research on parasitoids of
this fly from its native range, which includes mainland S. America. This
research involves sampling, rearing and life-history studies and host-and
habitat-specificity experiments. The studies will be conducted in
Minnesota, USA, as well as the Galapagos Islands and mainland Ecuador. The
successful applicant will work with a team of researchers focusing on
conservation of Darwin’s finches through management of *P. downsi*.
Qualifications
for this position include: a PhD or M.S. in biology, entomology or a
related field of study, the ability to speak Spanish and English,
experience with insect behavior experiments and experience with
parasite/parasitoid life cycles. The position can be filled at the
Post-doc or Ph.D. level and is available as early as March 15, 2016. It
has a duration of 2 years. Applications will be reviewed beginning
immediately until a suitable candidate can be found. Please email C.V.,
statement of interests, and names and email addresses of 3 references
to: George
E Heimpel, Dept. of Entomology, University of Minnesota, heimp...@umn.edu. As
an institution committed to demonstrating excellence through diversity, the
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences is committed to
hiring a diverse faculty and staff, and actively encourages candidates from
historically underrepresented groups to apply.
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George Heimpel
Professor
Department of Entomology
University of Minnesota
1980 Folwell Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
Office: 508 Hodson Hall; Lab: 513 Hodson Hall
Tel. (612) 624-3480 (office)
(612) 625-7055 (lab)
Fax (612) 625-5299
Email: heimp...@umn.edu
http://www.entomology.umn.edu/People/GradFaculty/Heimpel/index.htm
Resident Fellow: U of MN Institute on the Environment
http://environment.umn.edu/
