Soil Ecology

["Lawrence F. London, Jr." <venaurafarm@bellsouth.net>]

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Subject: [SANET-MG] NCSU Student Opportunity-Soil arthropod ecology
Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2011 14:34:10 -0400
From: Yasmin J. Cardoza <yjcardoz@NCSU.EDU>
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Organization: NCSU
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MS/PhD Student Research Opportunity-January 2012

The Cardoza lab is looking for an outstanding, enthusiastic, self-motivated
graduate student with interest in the sustainable agriculture and soil
arthropod ecology. Research in my lab employs a multidisciplinary approach
to elucidating the mechanisms driving insect interactions with their
environment, particularly in agricultural systems.

The selected student will be part of a sustainable agriculture
multidisciplinary team evaluating cover crop decomposition and nutrient
cycling.  The main focus will be on arthropod community composition and
their role in these processes.  As such, candidates with demonstrated
enthusiasm for, and experience with, field research are highly 
encouraged to apply for this position. Experience with sustainable 
agriculture practices is a plus.

Our labs include a diverse group of researchers interested in ecological 
and organic agriculture production techniques and their effects on 
various aspects of soil quality and arthropod and microbial activity.

Requirements:  We welcome inquiries from enthusiastic and dedicated
individuals with background in entomology, ecology, biology, agronomy, 
soil science or related discipline. Minimum GPA 3.0, GRE required. 
Degree in entomology or a related discipline for MS candidates (BS 
required), PhD candidates (MS required).

Candidates are required to formally apply to, and must meet the 
requirements to be accepted by, the North Carolina State University 
Graduate School (http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/grad/prospect.htm) before 
consideration. Academic requirements are determined by the Department of 
Entomology (http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/entomology/).

For additional information regarding this opportunity contact:

Dr. Yasmin Cardoza,

Department of Entomology,

North Carolina State University,

Campus Box 7613,

Raleigh, NC 27695

Phone: (919) 513-1285

E-mail: yasmin_cardoza@ncsu.edu

Webpage: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/entomology/cardoza

YEARLY SALARY: $17,500 plus tuition and health insurance for MS and 
$19,000 plus tuition and health insurance for PhD.

Yasmin

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Yasmin J. Cardoza

Assistant Professor, Entomology

North Carolina State University

Campus Box 7613

2315 Gardner Hall

Raleigh, NC 27695-7613

Office Phone: (919) 513-1285

Lab Phone: (919) 513-3764

Fax: (919) 515-7746

E-mail: yasmin_cardoza@ncsu.edu

Webpage: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/entomology/cardoza