Ph.D. position available
I am accepting applications from prospective Ph.D students interested in the study of ecological and evolutionary processes in plant-arthropod interactions. I encourage student independence. As part of their training, I expect students to be highly motivated, develop original ideas, and apply to grants to fund their research program. I also expect students to develop excellent oral and written communication skills. Although I encourage independence, I also welcome collaborations when students’ interests overlap with my current research program and study systems.
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology or a related discipline. In addition to US applicants, I am very interested in training international students who completed undergraduate degrees in their home countries. I expect applicants to be highly motivated, passionate about ecological and evolutionary concepts, and have a deep interest in developing strong written and verbal skills. A good fit with the culture in our laboratory are applicants interested in pursuing a career in academia. We encourage the application of candidates with proven research products such as publications, field experience and expertise in particular plant-arthropod systems.
How to apply
E-mail me (carlos.garcia-robledo@uconn.edu) a one-page letter of intent describing your research interests, qualifications and a brief description of the type of research that you would like to pursue in my laboratory. Please also include your CV, unofficial transcripts, and if already available, GRE (all students) – TOEFL (only international students) scores.
Funding
Funding for graduate students at EEB – University of Connecticut is excellent. Students are funded through teaching assistantships, research assistantships and several internal fellowships. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply to external funding sources.
