[PCA] PhD research assistantship in the Department of Entomology/Nematology at the University of Florida (FL) (08/31/2018)

[Leah Prescott]

*PhD research assistantship in the Department of Entomology/Nematology at
the University of Florida *Deadline: 08/31/2018 *Overview: A PhD research
assistantship in the Department of Entomology/Nematology at the University
of Florida is available starting spring semester 2019 in the laboratory of
Dr. Rachel Mallinger. The successful candidate will conduct research on
blueberry pollination ecology in collaboration with Dr. Patricio Munoz and
the Blueberry Breeding and Genomics Lab at UF. Potential research topics
include investigating variation in pollinator visitation across blueberry
genotypes, determining the role of floral traits in mediating pollinator
attraction, and evaluating factors that influence pollination success
including farm size, farm management, or pollinator behavior. The student
will join a growing and active research group, and will have the
opportunity to engage in extension with Florida blueberry growers.
 *Position:  PhD research assistantship *Location: The student will be
located at the main campus of UF in Gainesville, Florida. Gainesville is a
lively college town offering a strong arts and music scene along with
plentiful outdoor recreation activities. UF was recently ranked in the top
10 public universities in the U.S., and UF’s Department of Entomology and
Nematology was rated best in the world in 2017.  *Compensation: This
position is fully funded, including tuition, stipend, and some benefits,
for the duration of the PhD program. *Who may apply: A Master’s in
Entomology, Botany, Horticulture, Biology, or related field, with some
coursework and/or research experience in both insect and plant sciences.
Additionally, the successful candidate must have excellent written and oral
communication skills, previous field research experience, and be willing to
work outdoors under variable conditions. Preferred qualifications: Previous
research on managed or wild bees, plant pollination, or plant-pollinator
interactions. Knowledge of different statistical analyses and experience
with R statistical software. Previous work in, or familiarity with,
agricultural systems.  To apply, please send a cover letter, resume or CV,
and names and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Rachel Mallinger
at rachel.mallinger at ufl.edu <rachel.mallinger at ufl.edu> by August 31, 2018.
For more information on Dr. Mallinger’s lab, please visit
www.rachelmallinger.com <http://www.rachelmallinger.com>, and for more
information on Dr. Munoz’s lab, please visit:
https://www.blueberrybreeding.com/ <https://www.blueberrybreeding.com/>.
Please contact Dr. Mallinger with any questions regarding the position.
 See the full announcement:
http://www.rachelmallinger.com/join-the-lab.html
<http://www.rachelmallinger.com/join-the-lab.html>*

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Leah Prescott
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Data Coordinator
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