Graduate Research Assistantships: Ecology of container mosquitoes

Openings for up to two graduate research assistants (Ph.D. or M.S.) are anticipated to begin in February 2005 (subject to NIH budget approval). Research involves effects of interspecific competition and predation among invasive container-dwelling mosquitoes in North America, emphasizing processes leading to coexistence or exclusion of invasive species and resident species. Graduate students will have the opportunity to develop new research questions within the context of the overall goals of the project. Undegraduate or Master’s degree in ecology, biology, or related disciplines, interest or experience in work with insects, and availability for field work in Florida and Illinois required. Strong background in GIS, ecology of disease, modeling, or aquatic ecology preferred.
Funding is anticipated for up to 5 years. Starting salary $17,400 plus tuition waiver (contingent on budgetary approval).
Application: Send CV, statement of research interests and career goals, copies of university transcripts, GRE scores, reprints, and three letters of recommendation to:
Steven A. Juliano
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 61790-4120
sajulian@ilstu.edu
(309) 438-2642
Pre-application inquiries should also be directed to Steven Juliano.
Application to the Illinois State Graduate School can be obtained from the Illinois State University web page: http://www.grad.ilstu.edu/
For further information about the research group, the department, and the university, including publications resulting from previous NIH-funded research on this system, visit: http://www.bio.ilstu.edu/juliano/juliano.htm

Illinois State University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.