PhD or MSc on diving beetles

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Are you interested in a Masters or a PhD focused on hands-on ecology, breeding and conservation of Dytiscidae? We are looking for a student to conduct experiments to support sustainable captive populations of Megadytes/Bifurcitus, some of the largest, most exciting, but least known diving beetles in the world. This is a collaboration between the University of Florida Forest Entomology Laboratory, the UF Tropical Aquaculture Lab, and teams in Brazil and Guatemala.

For more information, visit https://pitchtube.org/msc-or-phd-giant-diving-beetles/.

Requirements

• Self-motivation for independent research on diving beetles
• Demonstrated experience with rearing of invertebrates (any kind, but experience with aquatic invertebrates is preferred)
• Readiness for a non-typical working schedule (beetles will require tending in the evenings)
• “Handiness” with tools, insect enclosures, aquaculture equipment, etc.
• Ability to live and work in Gainesville, FL
• Driver’s license and a personal transportation

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