Graduate Opportunity in Entomology, Cardoza Lab at NC State

MS/PhD Student Research Opportunity in Entomology at North Carolina State University

The Cardoza lab is looking for an outstanding, enthusiastic, self-motivated graduate student with interest in the sustainable agriculture and soil arthropod ecology. Research in my lab employs a multidisciplinary approach to elucidating the mechanisms driving insect interactions with their environment, particularly in agricultural systems.

The selected student will work evaluating impacts of sustainable crop production practices on populations of soil mesofauna and plant-insect interactions above ground.

Requirements: Degree in biology, entomology or a related discipline For MS candidates (BS required), PhD candidates (MS required).
Candidates are required to formally apply to, and must meet the requirements to be accepted by, the North Carolina State University Graduate School ( www2.acs.ncsu.edu/grad/prospect.htm ) before consideration. Academic
requirements are determined by the Department of Entomology ( www.cals.ncsu.edu/entomology/students/how-do-i-apply ).

For additional information regarding this opportunity contact:
Dr. Yasmin Cardoza,
Department of Entomology,
North Carolina State University,
Campus Box 7613, Raleigh, NC 27695
Phone: (919) 513-1285
E-mail: yasmin_cardoza@ncsu.edu
Webpage: www.cals.ncsu.edu/entomology/cardoza

YEARLY STIPEND: $17,500 plus tuition and health insurance for MS and $19,000 plus tuition and health insurance for PhD.

START DATE: January 2012