Silvie Huijben

Interdisciplinary PhD opportunity at Arizona State University in insecticide resistance , evolutionary biology , and resistance management . The post invites prospective PhD students to apply for ASU’s Presidential Graduate Assistantship through the InterPRIMES program. The project is designed for students who want to combine experimental lab work with theoretical and mathematical modeling to understand how resistance evolves and how that knowledge can be used to design better resistance-management strategies. Research themes mentioned include vector biology , mosquitoes , ecology , agriculture , medicine , and broader studies of evolving systems. This makes it a strong fit for applicants interested in interdisciplinary training across biology and modeling. Funding: The Presidential Graduate Assistantship provides support for PhD students. No stipend amount is stated in the post. Eligibility highlights: Prospective PhD students with interests in insecticide resistance, evolutionary biology, resistance management, and empirical/theoretical approaches are encouraged to apply. Deadline: November 15, 2026. How to apply: Visit the program page at the ASU School of Life Sciences link and follow the application instructions. Share broadly if you know suitable applicants.