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Graduate Student Opportunities
MSc Student Position: Grape mealybug pheromone development for Niagara’s vineyards
Biological Sciences, Brock University; Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute, ON
A position is available to research the development and application of a sex pheromone lure for the Grape mealybug, a scale insect vector of Leafroll virus in vineyards. Laboratory and field work will be at Brock University and Niagara’s vineyards.
Contact: Dr. Malkie Spodek ([email protected])
MSc Student Position – Evaluation of the effects of CleanWorks Inc. technology on Multi-coloured Asian lady beetle (MALB) in Ontario’s vineyards
Location: Biological Sciences, Brock University and Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI), Ontario
Start date: January 1, 2025
Multi-coloured Asian lady beetle (MALB) is a pest in wine and juice grapes in Ontario as beetles enter vineyards in the autumn and they are harvested along with the grapes. When crushed during grape processing, MALB release methoxypyrazines that taint the juice. The goal of this research is to evaluate an alternative method for mitigating MALB in vineyards using a combination of ultraviolet light-c, ozone and hydrogen peroxide, the patented, innovative technology of CleanWorks Inc., a Niagara region company.
Contact: Dr. Malkie Spodek ([email protected])
MSc Student Position – Management of cyclamen mite in strawberry
A position is available to test the effects of strawberry transplant steam treatment on cyclamen mites and to evaluate the integration of multiple control strategies for cyclamen mites in strawberries.
The position will be located at Université Laval in Quebec City (with Valérie Fournier) and at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research facilities in Vineland, Ontario.
For more information, please contact Justin Renkema [email protected]
Three Graduate Student Positions in Greenhouse Entomology
MSc/PhD Position - Genetic Selection of Novel Native Biological Control Agents
MSc Position - Harnessing the Microbiome for Control of the Striped Cucumber Beetle
MSc Position - Chemical Ecology and Biological Control of the Invasive Pest Thrips parvispinus
Research for these graduate positions will primarily be conducted at the Harrow Research and Development Centre at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, with degree work completed at a Canadian University including, but not limited to the University of Guelph or the University of Windsor based on student preferences.
For more information, please contact Roselyne Labbe [email protected]
Biological Sciences, Brock University; Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute, ON
A position is available to research the development and application of a sex pheromone lure for the Grape mealybug, a scale insect vector of Leafroll virus in vineyards. Laboratory and field work will be at Brock University and Niagara’s vineyards.
Contact: Dr. Malkie Spodek ([email protected])
MSc Student Position – Evaluation of the effects of CleanWorks Inc. technology on Multi-coloured Asian lady beetle (MALB) in Ontario’s vineyards
Location: Biological Sciences, Brock University and Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI), Ontario
Start date: January 1, 2025
Multi-coloured Asian lady beetle (MALB) is a pest in wine and juice grapes in Ontario as beetles enter vineyards in the autumn and they are harvested along with the grapes. When crushed during grape processing, MALB release methoxypyrazines that taint the juice. The goal of this research is to evaluate an alternative method for mitigating MALB in vineyards using a combination of ultraviolet light-c, ozone and hydrogen peroxide, the patented, innovative technology of CleanWorks Inc., a Niagara region company.
Contact: Dr. Malkie Spodek ([email protected])
MSc Student Position – Management of cyclamen mite in strawberry
A position is available to test the effects of strawberry transplant steam treatment on cyclamen mites and to evaluate the integration of multiple control strategies for cyclamen mites in strawberries.
The position will be located at Université Laval in Quebec City (with Valérie Fournier) and at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research facilities in Vineland, Ontario.
For more information, please contact Justin Renkema [email protected]
Three Graduate Student Positions in Greenhouse Entomology
MSc/PhD Position - Genetic Selection of Novel Native Biological Control Agents
MSc Position - Harnessing the Microbiome for Control of the Striped Cucumber Beetle
MSc Position - Chemical Ecology and Biological Control of the Invasive Pest Thrips parvispinus
Research for these graduate positions will primarily be conducted at the Harrow Research and Development Centre at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, with degree work completed at a Canadian University including, but not limited to the University of Guelph or the University of Windsor based on student preferences.
For more information, please contact Roselyne Labbe [email protected]
Postdoctoral Positions
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Employment Opportunities
Research Technician, Biological Control Contract (12 Months), Biological Crop Protection at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) can help you grow your career because we are looking for a Research Technician Contract, Biological Control to join our amazing team. Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is a uniquely Canadian results-oriented organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization, funded in part by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year, federal-provincial-territorial initiative. We deliver innovative products, solutions and services through an integrated and collaborative cross-country network to advance Canada’s research and commercialization agenda.
Click If interested, see the advertisement with more details.
Assistant Collection Manager, Canadian Museum of Nature.
The incumbent will be responsible for enhancing the productivity of the Invertebrate Zoology Unit of the Research & Collections Division by providing scientific assistance to the curators and researchers, by managing the Insect Collection, participating in research activities, and publication of results, while providing expert advice and information to MCN staff, the scientific community and other external clients. The person will also contribute to scientific dissemination through the Museum’s public and related programs. The incumbent of this position will have the opportunity to participate in terrestrial fieldwork; however, the Museum encourages applications from a variety of candidates and will consider them on a confidential, individual basis and with due regard to any requests for workplace accommodation from candidates unable to participate in fieldwork or some collection care activities.
If you are interested, see the advertisement with more details.
Assistant Professor in Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management, University of Guelph.
The Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level for the Professorship in Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management. This position is located at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus, located in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, 200 km southwest of the University’s main campus in Guelph.
If you are interested, see the attached advertisement with more details.
Research Technician, Biological Control, Biological Crop Protection at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) can help you grow your career because we are looking for a Research Technician, Biological Control to join our amazing team. Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is a uniquely Canadian results-oriented organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization, funded in part by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year, federal-provincial-territorial initiative. We deliver innovative products, solutions and services through an integrated and collaborative cross-country network to advance Canada’s research and commercialization agenda.
If you are interested, see the advertisement with more details.
Research Scientist, Biological Control Research & Development at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) can help you grow your career because we are looking for a Research Scientist, Biological Control to join our amazing team. Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is a uniquely Canadian results-oriented organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization, funded in part by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year, federal-provincial-territorial initiative. We deliver innovative products, solutions and services through an integrated and collaborative cross-country network to advance Canada’s research and commercialization agenda.
If you are interested, see the attached advertisement with more details.
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) can help you grow your career because we are looking for a Research Technician Contract, Biological Control to join our amazing team. Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is a uniquely Canadian results-oriented organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization, funded in part by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year, federal-provincial-territorial initiative. We deliver innovative products, solutions and services through an integrated and collaborative cross-country network to advance Canada’s research and commercialization agenda.
Click If interested, see the advertisement with more details.
Assistant Collection Manager, Canadian Museum of Nature.
The incumbent will be responsible for enhancing the productivity of the Invertebrate Zoology Unit of the Research & Collections Division by providing scientific assistance to the curators and researchers, by managing the Insect Collection, participating in research activities, and publication of results, while providing expert advice and information to MCN staff, the scientific community and other external clients. The person will also contribute to scientific dissemination through the Museum’s public and related programs. The incumbent of this position will have the opportunity to participate in terrestrial fieldwork; however, the Museum encourages applications from a variety of candidates and will consider them on a confidential, individual basis and with due regard to any requests for workplace accommodation from candidates unable to participate in fieldwork or some collection care activities.
If you are interested, see the advertisement with more details.
Assistant Professor in Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management, University of Guelph.
The Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level for the Professorship in Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management. This position is located at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus, located in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, 200 km southwest of the University’s main campus in Guelph.
If you are interested, see the attached advertisement with more details.
Research Technician, Biological Control, Biological Crop Protection at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) can help you grow your career because we are looking for a Research Technician, Biological Control to join our amazing team. Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is a uniquely Canadian results-oriented organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization, funded in part by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year, federal-provincial-territorial initiative. We deliver innovative products, solutions and services through an integrated and collaborative cross-country network to advance Canada’s research and commercialization agenda.
If you are interested, see the advertisement with more details.
Research Scientist, Biological Control Research & Development at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) can help you grow your career because we are looking for a Research Scientist, Biological Control to join our amazing team. Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is a uniquely Canadian results-oriented organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization, funded in part by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year, federal-provincial-territorial initiative. We deliver innovative products, solutions and services through an integrated and collaborative cross-country network to advance Canada’s research and commercialization agenda.
If you are interested, see the attached advertisement with more details.
Interested in pursuing a graduate degree in entomology? There are several universities in Ontario which offer graduate programs in different entomological fields.
Check here for postings from professors looking for new students or the Entomological Society of Canada
Updated: March 28, 2023.
Check here for postings from professors looking for new students or the Entomological Society of Canada
Updated: March 28, 2023.
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