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From: pkevan@UOGUELPH.CA<BR>To: ICPBR@LISTSERV.UOGUELPH.CA<BR>Sent: 1/20/2014
2:28:36 P.M. Pacific Standard Time<BR>Subj: PhD Position Available<BR></DIV>
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</B>"Shelley Hoover" <shelley.hoover@GOV.AB.CA><BR><B>To:
</B>CAPA-L@LISTSERV.UOGUELPH.CA<BR><B>Sent: </B>Monday, January 20, 2014
11:44:23 AM<BR><B>Subject: </B>PhD Position Available<BR><BR>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Please forward to interested students,</P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Thanks,</P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Shelley</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: #222222; LETTER-SPACING: -0.6pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">PhD
position (pollination) at the University Of Calgary, Canada</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"><BR></SPAN>We are seeking
applicants for a funded PhD position in pollination biology and pollinator
management in canola crop systems. There is some flexibility in the project,
but it will mainly involve work with managed pollinators, including aspects
of: examination of floral visitation patterns, pollination efficacy,
pollinator behaviour, leafcutter and honey bee health in pollination setting,
effect of pesticides on leafcutter bees, management of honey bees for canola
pollination, and pollination requirements for commodity and seed canola crops.
Contributions of native pollinators and landscape to canola pollination also
form part of this project.<B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: #222222; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.6pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"></SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>The position will come with a guaranteed stipend for a
minimum of three years, and there will be funding available for research and
conference travel. The student will be enrolled in the graduate program at the
University of Calgary under the supervision of Dr. Ralph Cartar, but be
working in collaboration with Dr. Shelley Hoover, Alberta Agriculture and
Rural Development, and fieldwork will be based out of Lethbridge, Alberta.
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<P class=MsoNormal><B>Required Background</B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">We are looking
for a candidate that is self-motivated and passionate about science, with a
master’s degree (involving a research component) in ecology, entomology or a
related discipline, or with related post-BSc experience. Experience in
pollination, beekeeping, or insect identification would be an advantage, as
would a strong background in statistical analysis, and good written and oral
communication skills. The student should be able to begin in sometime in May
2014 to prepare for field season beginning in June. </SPAN>The candidate
should not have known allergies to bee stings. <SPAN
style="mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">Application</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"><BR>Please submit a CV and
cover letter describing your background, career aspirations, and why you are
interested in this position. Please also provide the names of three referees
who would be willing and available to provide a reference. </SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">To apply or for further
information please contact Ralph Cartar (</SPAN><A
title=mailto:cartar@ucalgary.ca href="mailto:cartar@ucalgary.ca"
target=_blank><SPAN
style="mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">cartar@ucalgary.ca</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">) or Shelley Hoover
(</SPAN><A title=mailto:shelley.hoover@gov.ab.ca
href="mailto:shelley.hoover@gov.ab.ca" target=_blank><SPAN
style="mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">shelley.hoover@gov.ab.ca</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">). </SPAN></P>
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