[Pollinator] Fwd: PhD Position Available

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 From: pkevan at UOGUELPH.CA
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Sent: 1/20/2014  2:28:36 P.M. Pacific Standard Time
Subj: PhD Position Available




 
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From:  "Shelley Hoover" <shelley.hoover at GOV.AB.CA>
To:  CAPA-L at LISTSERV.UOGUELPH.CA
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014  11:44:23 AM
Subject: PhD Position Available


Please forward to interested students, 
Thanks, 
Shelley 
PhD  position (pollination) at the University Of Calgary, Canada
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. 
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.  
Required Background 
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. The 
candidate  should not have known allergies to bee stings.  
Application
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.   
To apply or for further  information please contact Ralph Cartar 
(_cartar at ucalgary.ca_ (mailto:cartar at ucalgary.ca) ) or Shelley Hoover  
(_shelley.hoover at gov.ab.ca_ (mailto:shelley.hoover at gov.ab.ca) ).  

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