From mme@u.washington.edu Fri Jun 24 14:02:49 PDT 1994 >From mme@u.washington.edu Fri Jun 24 14:02:49 1994 Return-Path: Received: from stein.u.washington.edu by wells.u.washington.edu (5.65+UW94.4/UW-NDC Revision: 2.30 ) id AA19758; Fri, 24 Jun 94 14:02:49 -0700 Received: by stein3.u.washington.edu (5.65+UW94.4/UW-NDC Revision: 2.30 ) id AA23204; Fri, 24 Jun 94 14:02:48 -0700 X-Sender: mme@stein3.u.washington.edu Date: Fri, 24 Jun 1994 14:02:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Michelle Elekonich Subject: grad assistantship (fwd) To: consbio@u.washington.edu Message-Id: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Just in you all are not also on biodiv-l....MME ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 24 Jun 94 10:52:22 EST From: PAUL J JOHNSON To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: grad assistantship RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP - ENTOMOLOGY SDSU INSECT MUSEUM, DEPT. of PLANT SCIENCE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA POSITION: Graduate Research Assistantship in Entomology LOCATION: Insect Museum, Department of Plant Science, South Dakota State University, Brookings. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A nearly half-time (49%) assistantship leading to an M.Sc. in entomology is available at South Dakota State University. Duties will include curatorial needs within the SDSU Insect Museum, fieldwork on the South Dakota Insect Survey, and research on , insect or arachnid taxonomy or systematics (subject taxon open for consideration). The student will be expected to work under supervision and independently, and must be capable of active cooperation and interaction with coworkers and members of the public. QUALIFICATIONS: An earned B.S. or B.A. degree in entomology, biology, or related fields, and effective communication skills. An interest in insect or arachnid taxonomy, ecology and evolution, and biodiversity, is desired. Admission to the SDSU Graduate School. STIPEND & TUITION FEES: The stipend is expected to be at least $9,200 in the first year. Graduate assistants on contract with the university pay only one-third of the standard resident graduate tuition r. per credit hour. AVAILABLE: Immediately. APPLICATION: Applicants should send the following: 1) current resume or curriculum vitae; 2) the names, addresses, and a telephone numbers of 3 references; 3) official transcripts of all post-secondary education; 4) TOEFL and GRE scores; and, 4) a letter of application briefly describing interests and background relating to the position. Additional information will be requested by the Graduate School. Send materials to: Dr. Paul J. Johnson SDSU Insect Museum, Box 2207A South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007 Phone: 605-688-4438, FAX: 605-688-4602 Internet: px53@sdsumus.sdstate.edu South Dakota State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Female/Male) and offers all benefits, services, educational and employment opportunities with regard for age, race, color, religion, set, disability, national origin, or Vietnam Era veteran status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Proof of eligibility for employment is required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. .