Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity Positions

1/6/2021

Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity Positions

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Chris Dietrich link

8/1/2023 07:43:24 am

We are seeking a graduate research assistant to work on an NSF-funded project focused on the evolution of insect-phytoplasma-plant associations. Please follow the link to the full position announcement for details.

Chris Dietrich

8/1/2023 07:44:35 am

Link to job announcement:
https://blogs.illinois.edu/view/7426/1802937369

Dominic link

8/17/2023 12:37:42 pm

FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT (Short Ad)
Assistant Professor, Insect Microbiomes
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Entomology and the School of Integrative Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications from biologists with a record of research in insect microbiomes to join a transdisciplinary "cluster" of new professors focused on Climate Impacts, Risk, and Inequality. This cluster, involving faculty hires in the departments of Plant Biology, Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior, Atmospheric Sciences, Earth Science & Environmental Change, and Geography and Geographic Information Science as well as Journalism, is aimed at boosting the University's ability to address the grand challenges facing society in Illinois and around the world. Research aimed at ameliorating climate change and its impacts on food security, human health, or ecosystem integrity, enhancing understanding of anthropogenic mediated changes to species, populations, and people, developing alternative technologies for clean energy and agricultural sustainability, and addressing social injustice arising from environmental inequities, among others is highly encouraged.

The position is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2024.

Of particular interest are individuals focused on how microbiomes mediate ecological interactions that span the continuum from pathogenesis to mutualism between insects and other organisms; an emphasis on impacts of anthropogenic environmental change on microbiome functionality in epidemic outbreaks or extinction is a strength. The successful candidate is expected to develop an externally funded research program and collaborate to develop research initiatives; this position provides an opportunity to join a dynamic and well-established community of biologists with interests spanning a wide range of taxa in the School of Integrative Biology, as well as many interdisciplinary programs across the campus. Responsibilities also include undergraduate and/or graduate teaching (to be determined based on departmental need and candidate strengths) and participation in both undergraduate and graduate training.
Deadline October 6, 2023

For full details, visit: https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/7190?c=illinois.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Lila Higgins link

9/11/2023 11:00:39 am

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) seeks a Curator (Assistant or Associate level) of Entomology to lead its research on insect and terrestrial arthropod biodiversity, oversee the growth and care of its collections, and provide content for a variety of public programs. The successful candidate will conduct collection-based research in evolutionary biology and/or ecology broadly defined and will be a leader in the care, growth, and use of museum collections with demonstrated interdisciplinary and inter-institutional collaborations. This is a rare opportunity for a unique position at a globally recognized natural history museum.

The NHMLAC’s entomology collection is one of the institution’s largest, and has approximately 6 million specimens of insects, spiders, and other terrestrial arthropods. It is also the largest collection of its kind in Southern California with specimens from all over the world. It is particularly strong in its holdings of ants, phorid flies, scarab beetles, and moths from North and Central America; and also includes a large and growing collection of arthropods in Cenozoic and Mesozoic amber, currently numbering approximately 3,000 pieces.

The Curator will be expected to build an active and publicly appealing research program that includes field expeditionary work, and oversee the management and continued development of the entomological collection, lead all programs on insects and other terrestrial arthropods, and supervise staff and volunteers of the Entomology Department. The successful candidate will have a record of outstanding research, excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to engage the public and stakeholders. Experience with the care, management, and operation of natural history collections is highly desirable.

A Ph.D. and a strong track record of peer-reviewed publications focusing on evolutionary biology and/or ecology are required. Additionally, the successful candidate is expected to develop working relationships with local universities; mentor interns, students and postdoctoral fellows; strengthen the NHMLAC’s presence in key professional and governmental networks; and maintain and sustain research through competitive grants and/or other funding from external sources. The Curator will be expected to participate actively in a broad range of museum activities, including exhibits; education; community science research, projects, and programs; educator and volunteer training; public communications; media interactions; and fundraising activities. The Curator must have the vision and capability to build a research program that can be integrated with the NHMLAC’s ongoing efforts to understand local biodiversity and shape the collections and research in ways that activate their scientific and public appeal.

This position calls for recognized research expertise and leadership in areas of high arthropod diversity globally, such as the Neotropics. Qualified candidates are expected to have research interests that span the globe. However, this position will also emphasize urban studies as this complements existing research and outreach strengths and builds upon established relationships with local organizations and community members developed by the NHMLAC’s Urban Nature Research Center (UNRC) and Community Science Office. The UNRC engages in research that examines the effects of urbanization on wildlife, often using community science (= citizen science) approaches for surveying urban biodiversity.

The NHMLAC is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engage with and include culturally diverse audiences in the museum and in the sciences. The NHMLAC values and endeavors to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within its organization and communities. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), neurodivergent, a woman, a person with a disability, a veteran, and/or part of the LGBTQAI+ community are welcome and encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time position with a salary and title (Assistant or Associate Curator) commensurate with experience.

The application deadline is October 15th, 2023. The proposed starting date is July 1st, 2024, but flexibility is possible. Applicants should send the following information as a single PDF to Viviana Quintana at vquintana@nhm.org (include “Entomology Curator Search” in the email subject line): 1) a cover letter, 2) a 1–3 page vision statement of proposed research and collection development, 3) a 1–3 page statement of interest and experience in public engagement/outreach, 4) a statement of commitment to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the natural sciences, 5) a curriculum vitae, and 5) the full contact information of at least three references.

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