There is a fully funded PhD and MSc Position in Entomology at the Cariveau Native Bee Lab, University of Minnesota, USA.
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About
With over 20,000 species globally and more than 400 and counting in Minnesota, wild bees provide a model system to investigate questions in ecology, agriculture and conservation biology. Our mission is to promote the conservation, health, and diversity of bee pollinators through research, education and hands-on mentorship.
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The Cariveau Native Bee Lab is recruiting a graduate student to study habitat associations of the endangered Rusty-patched Bumble Bee and others bumble bee species. The student will travel to eastern Wisconsin and sample habitats across a rural to urban gradient. Sites will be sampled multiple times to collect data to calculate detection probabilities for use in occupancy modeling. The project is funded by the US Fish and Wildlife Service through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The student will have opportunities to work and interact with the USFWS.
We are seeking a MSc student or potentially a PhD student. Students from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Our lab group addresses basic and applied questions related to ecology, natural history and conservation of native bees. Our research ranges from testing sampling methods to evaluating the effectiveness of restorations for native bee communities. The student will collaborate with Dr. Elaine Evans and Dr. Dan Cariveau.
Start Date: The ideal candidate would begin a field season in May 2023 and start course work in September 2023.
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Benefits
Funding includes tuition waiver, health benefits, and a graduate research assistantship stipend for 2.5 years.
Required Qualifications:
- BS/BA in biology, entomology, ecology, biology, environmental sciences or related field
- Experience conducting field-based research.
- Experience working independently as much of the field work involves traveling to sites far from the lab.
- Experience working collaboratively in teams.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A valid driver’s license and ability to drive long distances to field locations and work remotely throughout the field season
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Desired qualifications
- Experience studying insect ecology, plant ecology and/or pollination ecology.
- Experience or interest in quantitative analysis
- Experience or interest in endangered and threatened species conservation and management
- Experience in ArcGIS or spatial analysis
Recommended:
Fully Funded Masters in Environmental Science at The University of Maryland
Fully Funded Graduate Assistantship in Plant Ecology at Texas A&M University
Fully Funded Graduate Research Assistantships At Auburn University
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How To Apply – PhD and MSc Position At University of Minnesota
Send a single pdf labeled as Lastname_GradApplication.pdf to Dan Cariveau at dcarivea@umn.edu. Please feel free to contact Dan with any questions about the position.
Please include the following:
A. CV
B. Cover letter describing your passion for insect ecology and/or conservation and how this graduate position would fulfill your goals.
C. Names and contact information for 3 references that can speak to your ability to excel in graduate school and complete a graduate degree
D. Unofficial university transcripts
E. A writing sample
Review of applications will start November 23 and will continue until filled.
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