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An Ad from a Company

Successful candidates must

• Have a Ph.D. degree in Entomology

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• Have a solid understanding of insect biology...
• Be a self-starter able to synthesize a broad range of

i f i i i ifi h i l di information into a scientific approach including …

• Have demonstrated strong experimental design

capability and capacity to work in a cross functional capability, and capacity to work in a cross functional work culture.

• Have excellent writing, communication, leadership,

g, , p, and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work independently

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An Ad from a University

Applicants should submit Applicants should submit

• A curriculum vitae (highlighting 3-5

publications with title and abstract publications with title and abstract

• A research plan (2-3 pages)
• A statement of teaching interests
• A statement of teaching interests.
• A cover letter describing how the applicant

fits the interests of the program fits the interests of the program.

• Three letters of recommendation

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