Date of posting here Feb 24, 2008 Type of position funding is available for a 3-year graduate position at the University of British Columbia-Okanagan Employer University of British Columbia-Okanagan Location Kelowna, BC, Canada Description of Location To be based at UBC-Okanagan campus in Kelowna, BC, Canada (Okanagan Valley). Travel to BC rangeland field sites in southern BC is expected. Also, if required, student may conduct studies at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research facilities in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Salary $20,000 plus yearly teaching stipend of $6,000 Benefits Funding for field travel, supplies and equipment for field work, a summer student field assistant, and travel to scientific meetings to make presentations on research will be provided. Closing date of competition April 1, 2008 Date position available May 1, 2008 (but fall 2008 enrollment) Description of duties We have available a wonderful system for studying insect-plant ecology, and an opportunity to address a current issue within classical weed biocontrol; the effect of introduced agents on non-target species. We are seeking an eager PhD candidate who enjoys field work, is interested in community ecology with a plant and insect focus, and is comfortable with using population models. The study will focus on the interaction between a biocontrol agent (a weevil), its host weed (houndstongue), and native plant species in the same family (Boraginaceae). The successful candidate will have the use of good field sites, an established colony of the weevil ready for experimentation, and excellent insect research facilities at Lethbridge if required at some point during the project. The student will be based at the UBC-Okanagan campus in Kelowna, BC, and will be expected to work with provincial collaborators who are already in place. The nature of the project requires some travel, especially during the summer months. Qualifications sought Student must have an interest and/or experience in community ecology, population modelling, rangeland ecology, botany and/or entomology. We expect the student to be capable of independent field work (sometimes in remote, off-road areas), handling of a 4X4 vehicle, supervision of undergraduate staff, and effective communication in English (written and oral) with supervisors and provincial collaborators. Contact for additional information contact either: Dr. Rose De Clerck-Floate, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge Research Centre, Floater@agr.gc.ca, phone: 403-317-2270 or Dr. Robert Lalonde, UBC-Okanagan, robert.lalonde@ubc.ca, phone: 250-807-8764 Application procedure   Submit what Please submit a letter/e-mail explaining your interest and fit for the position, plus a resume listing your education, work history, publications and/or presentations, any academic awards, and the names, addresses and contact information of 3 references that can attest to your academic and research capabilities. Please also include a copy of unofficial transcripts from both undergraduate and graduate (i.e., MSc) degrees. Official transcripts will be required after initial screening of candidates. Submit to Rose De Clerck-Floate, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lethbridge Research Centre P.O. Box 3000 Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 4B1, CANADA