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The Ecological Society of America has a great listserv for graduate and other academic and research opportunities. If your interested in agroecology, do sign up! There are lots of listings this time of year… these all came in last week!! - Julie Sign up here: https://listserv.umd.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=ecolog-l&A=1 1) The Fruit Crop Entomology Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin- Madison is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual who wishes to pursue a MS in Entomology. The research project will explore the interaction between the invasive pest Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) and microbes. The selected student will develop methods to assess the contribution of microbes to the diet of SWD, determine the effect of host and landscape on the contribution of microbes, and use Compound Specific Isotopic Analyses to accurately determine the trophic position of SWD. The position will be at the University of Wisconsin in Madison in the Department of Entomology in the Guédot’s Fruit Crop Entomology Laboratory(http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/fruitcropentomology/) Qualifications: Interested candidates should possess a B.S. degree in entomology, microbiology,biology, or related fields. Preference will be given to students who have relevant work experience/training in microbiology. The candidate is expected to work independently and within a team, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. This project will require a student who is proficient in performing laboratory assays and field work. Strong work ethic and the ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time are a must. The assistantship includes a stipend and tuition waiver for two years with possibilities to extend depending on availability of funds. Deadline for application: Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Start Date: The successful candidate is expected to start in January 2017. Application materials: Interested applicants should submit 1) a current CV including GPA and GRE scores, 2) transcripts, 3) a cover letter stating your research interests, experience, and career goals, and 4) contact information for three references to Christelle Guédot at [log in to unmask] ********************* 2) The Preisser Lab at the University of Rhode Island, as part of an NSF-funded collaboration with Colin Orians (Tufts University), is seeking two highly-motivated students for M.S. work in plant-insect ecology beginning in fall 2017. Full funding for two students will be provided as a combination of research and teaching assistantships, depending on student background and availability. Applicants should be independent, excited to work in a collaborative environment, and possess research, field, and/or modeling experience. Research in my lab addresses predator-prey and/or herbivore-plant interactions; specific research topics have included the population-level consequences of non-lethal interactions between predators and their prey and the effect(s) of interactions between invasive species on eastern forests. Detailed information about the lab is available at http://web.uri.edu/preisserlab/ . Prospective students should contact me at [log in to unmask]; please provide a short description of your research interests and accomplishments, a CV (including GPA and GRE scores), and contact information for three references. I will contact suitable candidates to discuss potential graduate projects and to set up an interview. Formal department review of applications will begin January 1, 2017, but interested students should contact me well before the application deadline. ******************************* 3) The Plant Sciences department at the University of Wyoming is recruiting a PhD student to conduct research exploring the ecology of plant-insect interactions in cropping systems. The project will focus on plant defenses against the alfalfa weevil and will include both greenhouse and field components. The student will serve as a teaching assistant for both face-to-face classes as well as distance-based online education in the department. This assistantship specifically supports under-represented domestic minority students, specifically American-born or naturalized citizens of African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American-Indian/Alaskan native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or Asian descent. The student will be mentored in the areas of research, teaching, public outreach, and career development. More broadly, support and community are present at the University through Multicultural Affairs, including the Multicultural Resource Center and a suite of student organizations, and the Women in Math, Science & Engineering (WiMSE) program. In addition to the department's PhD degree in Agronomy, the University of Wyoming also offers an interdisciplinary PhD program in Ecology. Required qualifications are a BS in biology, ecology, entomology, and agronomy, or a related field, independent research experience, demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication, and a valid driver's license, given necessary research travel throughout the state. Preferred qualifications are a MS degree in the fields listed above, and experience and interest in working with plants, insects, and agriculture. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Randa Jabbour with any questions or for information on how to apply ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, 307-766-3439). Application review will begin January 15, 2017. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Preferred start date is May 2017. The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the Rocky Mountains. Located on a high plain between the Laramie and Snowy Range mountain ranges, Laramie has more than 300 days of sunshine a year and near year-round activities including skiing, hiking, camping, bicycling, fishing and climbing. The community provides the advantages of a major university and a distinctive identity as an important city in a frontier state. Laramie is 1-3 hours away from Colorado's major cities and university communities along the Front Range. The University of Wyoming offers Graduate Assistantships that are intended to increase access and opportunities to graduate education for U.S. students from under-represented/under-served populations and to increase student diversity in our graduate degree programs on a competitive basis. The University of Wyoming is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or political belief in any aspect of employment or services. For more information see www.uwyo.edu/diversity/fairness Sincerely, Randa Randa Jabbour Assistant Professor of Agroecology Department of Plant Sciences University of Wyoming (307) 766-3439 [log in to unmask] Twitter: @randajab Instagram: weevilwarriors Lab Blog: http://insectag.com <http://insectag.com/> ************************ 4) Postdoctoral Position on Plant-Pollinator Interactions at Penn State's Center for Pollinator Research Penn State’s Department of Entomology and Center for Pollinator Research seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead a USDA-SCRI funded project examining pollinator interactions with ornamental plant species. The candidate should have extensive experience in (1) working with honey bees (2) evaluating foraging behavior of bees (3) palynology and (4) use of molecular tools to identify plant species from pollen samples. The candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to collaborate with and coordinate the efforts of a large team of researchers from different universities, and a track record of publishing his/her work in scientific journals and presenting to broad audiences. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in Entomology, Biology, or related field. This is a one-year appointment, with possibility of extension. For more information, please contact Christina Grozinger, Professor, Department of Entomology, Penn State University, [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Apply athttps://psu.jobs/job/67504