Graduate Assistantships in Urban Entomology
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> Location:
> Department of Entomology
> University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
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> Contact:
> Zachary DeVries
> Email: zdevries@uky.edu
> Office: 919-515-1820
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> Position Description: The DeVries Lab (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdevrieslab.weebly.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C95a8f5b8b7944d9f762308d74cb8bf89%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637062228676985975&sdata=kPDiwAMsp0o94coDEo5NpHUmM1m%2BFGKnDvDvFrTzec0%3D&reserved=0)
> at the University of Kentucky is recruiting both M.S. and Ph.D. students
> with a focus in urban entomology. Defined broadly, urban entomology
> encompasses a multitude of topics relating to pests found indoors and
> around structures. Potential research topics could include (but are
> not limited to) urban pest management (IPM, baiting, novel strategies),
> behavior (cockroach foraging, bed bug host attraction), evolution
> (incipient speciation, indoor adaptations), physiology (metabolism,
> respiration, insecticide resistance), and health risks associated
> with urban pests (cockroach allergens, bed bug histamines). Successful
> applicants will be highly-motivated individuals who can work independently
> while also benefiting from working as part of a collaborative team.
> Successful applicants will have good organizational skills (communication,
> planning, etc.), research experience (project design, data collection,
> data analysis, reporting results), and a passion for improving urban
> pest management and mitigating associated health risks.
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> UK Department of Entomology: The UK Entomology Department
> (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fentomology.ca.uky.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C95a8f5b8b7944d9f762308d74cb8bf89%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637062228676985975&sdata=uhrm5YU0kLa9Zv5zQ3DRQCsJcIHjF7ZdeTpgTscj%2BxQ%3D&reserved=0) is comprised of over 20 faculty with
> expertise in numerous disciplines. The faculty, staff, and students are
> extremely energetic and passionate about their work, which is reflected
> in our department being consistently ranked as one of the most productive
> programs at the University of Kentucky. Students from our department have
> gone on to have successful careers in a variety of sectors, including
> academia, industry, and the government.
>
> Life in Lexington: Lexington is a vibrant city that maintains a collegiate
> atmosphere. Ranked #29 in the US News and World Report Best Places to
> Live (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frealestate.usnews.com%2Fplaces%2Frankings%2Fbest-places-to-live&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C95a8f5b8b7944d9f762308d74cb8bf89%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637062228676995965&sdata=tYP3OkxDKgRWfrTp1tT6DhTkH%2Bze2pgQjnkj%2FF7dIfo%3D&reserved=0),
> Lexington boasts a wide variety of restaurants and shopping, and is
> close to some wonderful hiking trails (1 hour to the Red River Gorge).
> Also, due to its central location, travel (driving and flying) to and
> from Lexington is both easy and convenient.
>
> Start Date and Compensation: The successful applicant will start
> any time between January and August 2020, as mutually agreed upon.
> The assistantship includes a competitive stipend, tuition waiver, and
> health coverage.
>
> Application Procedure: Interested applicants should submit the following
> to Zachary DeVries via email (zdevries@uky.edu):
> 1. Cover letter describing your research experience, interests, and
> career goals
> 2. CV (including GPA and GRE scores, if taken)
> 3. Unofficial transcript(s)
> 4. Name and contact information for three references
>
> Successful applicants will also be required to apply to the University
> of Kentucky Graduate School, but this can be delayed until a later date.
>
> Zachary DeVries <zdevries@gmail.com>
>