Entomology at the University of Arizona recently ranked #2 among all major research universities in the U.S. in faculty scholarly productivity. The criteria included publications, citations, awards, and grants for 53 UA faculty members in the Department of Entomology and the Center for Insect Science.

The data are available at the Chronicle of Higher Education.

The Department of Entomology at the University of Arizona is recruiting outstanding students for M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Support for graduate study in Entomology is available from UA Graduate School and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Fellowships, BIO5 (UA Biological Sciences) Fellowships, NSF IGERT Fellowships in Genomics, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships.

Contact Dr. Martha Hunter, Graduate Chair, mhunter@ag.arizona.edu for information about the program.

Contact Ms. Patricia Baldewicz, Graduate Coordinator, pbaldewi@ag.arizona.edu, for application materials and administrative information.

A Doctoral Assistantship in Entomology is available at the University of Arizona. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team and study the effects of landscape heterogeneity and agricultural practices on insect population dynamics and the evolution of resistance to insecticides. Interest in insect ecology, geographic information systems, and remote sensing is required. Position opens in September 2007 but could be filled in January 2008. Competitive conditions include benefits, research funding, and salary for 3 years.

For further information about the research project, please contact Dr. Yves Carrière at ycarrier@ag.arizona.edu

For further information on admission and requirements, please contact Patricia Baldewicz: pbaldewi@ag.arizona.edu