McGuire Graduate Research Assistantships: The McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity (MGCL) at the Florida Museum of Natural History (FLMNH), University of Florida (UF), is offering Graduate Research Assistantships for students pursuing Master’s or Ph.D. degrees with a research focus on butterflies and moths. This opportunity provides a stipend and tuition waiver for two years, starting in Fall 2024. Applications are invited, with priority given to Master’s degree candidates.
Summary Table:
| Research Area | Lepidoptera & Biodiversity Research |
|---|---|
| Position | Graduate Research Assistantship (stipend + tuition waiver) |
| Duration | Two years (starting in Fall 2024) |
| Priority | Master’s degree candidates |
| Application Deadline | December 15th, 2023, 11:59 pm EST |
| Departmental Focus | Biology, Entomology and Nematology, or other relevant UF department |
| Supportive Community | Emphasis on equity, accessibility, and inclusion in research |
Study Area:
Lepidoptera and Biodiversity Research, with a focus on butterflies and moths.
Scholarship Description:
The McGuire Center offers Graduate Research Assistantships for students pursuing Master’s or Ph.D. degrees with a keen interest in Lepidoptera and biodiversity. The MGCL, a world-leading research facility, provides a unique opportunity to engage in diverse fields such as systematics, evolution, ecology, conservation, genomics, and physiology. Successful candidates will benefit from the MGCL’s rich collections and contribute to ongoing research and educational activities.
Eligibility:
Prospective students interested in earning a Master’s or Ph.D. degree from the Department of Biology, Entomology and Nematology Department, or other relevant UF department, with a research emphasis on butterflies and moths are eligible to apply. Priority is given to Master’s degree candidates.
Required Documents:
Applicants must prepare the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Unofficial transcripts.
- TOEFL scores (for non-English first language speakers) or a statement about plans to take the TOEFL test.
- Names and contact details of three references.
- A statement of no more than 2 pages describing the candidate’s relevant background, expertise, research interests, and potential thesis topics.
How to Apply:
Submit these materials as a single PDF file to Dr. Keith Willmott at kwillmott@flmnh.ufl.edu, with the subject line “Application for McGuire Assistantship.” The application deadline is December 15th, 2023, 11:59 pm EST.
Last Date: 15 December 2023, 11:59 pm EST
For any questions, contact Dr. Keith Willmott at kwillmott@flmnh.ufl.edu.
