Submitted by 50969 on Thu, 2017-10-12 16:09

Graduate research assistantships, two-lined spittle bug ecology and management, University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Two graduate assistantships are available immediately (M.S., possibly Ph.D.), to work on the ecology and management of two-lined spittlebug (Prosapia bicincta, Cercopidae), a recently invasive pest of pastures in Hawaii. Prospective areas of study include general biology; host plant range; ecosystem impacts; biological control; and chemical and cultural pest management options for P. bicincta. Applicants will be required to be accepted into the Entomology Graduate program https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/peps/Academics/GraduateProgram/Entomology.aspx.

Online applications (preferred) should be made at <http://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/content/submitting-your-application>. 

Despite published deadlines being passed, we will consider applications received by November 30, 2017 for admission for the Spring 2018 semester.

Minimum requirements: B.S. or B.A. in entomology, biology or related field; drivers license. Acceptance to entomology graduate program.

Send inquiries to Dr. Mark G. Wright markwrig@hawaii.edu
 


 

 

 

 

Job Listing Expiration: 
60 Days
Company Name: 
University of Hawaii
Name of Contact Person: 
Mark G Wright
Contact Person's Email: 
markwrig@hawaii.edu
Contact Person's Phone: 
808-956-7670
City: 
Honolulu
State/Province: 
Hawaii
Country: 
USA