Two internship positions are available from mid-May until the end of October, 2018, with the Entomology program at Virginia Tech’s tree fruit and wine grape research center in Winchester, VA. Those having experience and/or interest in entomology, ecology, and/or horticulture are encouraged to apply. Duties will involve working as a team to assist senior scientist, technician, and PhD students with applied insect ecology and behavior research in laboratory and orchard settings, including implementing experiments, data collection and entry, maintenance of plant material and insect colonies, and other related tasks.
Specifically, our 2018 program will focus heavily on the ecology and behavior of brown marmorated stink bug and its egg parasitoid (the “samurai wasp”), on biological control of woolly apple aphid, and on assessing tree fruit pest management programs in experimental and commercial orchards. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to learn about field entomology research and its practical applications, and about the role and functioning of an off-campus research and extension center. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license.
The wage offered is $11.50/hour for 40 hours/week.
To apply and for further information, please submit a current resume with the name, e-mail, and phone number of 3 references to:
Dr. Chris Bergh
Telephone: (540) 232-6046
E-mail: cbergh@vt.edu
For information about the Winchester Entomology program, see:
http://arec.vaes.vt.edu/arec/alson-h-smith/people/bergh-bio.html
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