Need funding for a project that contributes to understanding and/or appreciation of insects in BC? The Entomological Society of BC is now accepting applications for the ESBC Special Projects Grant. Deadline for the first round of application reviews is September 1st. Visit this page find out more.
The B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food and scientists at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are looking for volunteers to collect eggs of this species and related native stink bugs as part of a scientific research project. They are interested in tracking where and how a new natural enemy the ‘samurai wasp’ is attacking these egg clusters. These egg clusters show up on the underside of leaves in June through August . The color of the eggs can vary from pale white to dark brown but these egg masses (5-50) are almost always smaller than a dime. For more more information see the linked brochure.
Read More »Have you seen these Eggs?Position advert from the Perlman Lab below:
The Perlman lab, in the Department of Biology at the University of Victoria, in British Columbia (BC), Canada, studies the evolution, ecology, and genetics of cryptic infections of insects, from beneficial symbiotic microbes, to pathogens, to selfish genetic elements. These hidden infections are widespread and incredibly diverse, and are major players in the biology of their hosts. We are looking to fill 2 funded PhD positions, starting in fall 2022, to study either a) defensive microbial symbionts of insects, b) obligate bacterial symbionts of parasitic nematodes, or c) selfish X chromosomes in Drosophila. For more information about our lab and about these projects, please visit our lab web page: http://perlmanlab.weebly.com
We are looking for motivated students who are excited about research, with expertise in data analysis, bioinformatics, evolutionary genetics, and/or microbiology.
To apply, please send a 1 page statement of research interests and experience, CV and transcripts, along with the names and contact information of 2 references, to Steve Perlman (stevep at uvic.ca), with ‘PhD position in insect infections’ in the subject heading, by MARCH 1, 2022. Please also include which of the 3 research topics you are most interested in.
Semios is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to help with international pesticide registrations and other regulatory tasks. For more details and to apply: https://apply.workable.com/semios/j/A00A83CE8E/
