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Dominic Evangelista link

8/29/2022 01:22:05 pm

--Description--
The lab of Dominic Evangelista (see roachbrain.com) at is recruiting for a PhD student position at the University of Illinios Urbana-Champaign.

The successful applicant will be part of an NSF funded project investigating the evolution of wings in Blattodea (cockroaches and termites) and other insects. The PhD student working on this project will do research on one or more aspects of this project for their thesis, potentially including:
i. Detailed morphological analysis of wings among distantly related taxa, including fossil taxa
ii. DNA sequencing, and bioinformatics for the purpose of phylogenetic reconstruction and divergence dating
iii. Comparative phylogenetic methods for assessing the relationship between ancestral states and other evolutionary dynamics (e.g., diversification rate)
iv. Behavioral experiments to ascertain functional aspects of wings

As part of the funded project, the hired student will have additional opportunities for teaching, science outreach, and field work. Participating in the lab offers opportunities for collaboration with scientists/students at other institutions, and working on social justice research relevant to entomology (see EntoPOC.org).

Note that, as a PhD student, the exact specifications of your project will be an ongoing negotiation between you, your research mentor(s), and your graduate committee. Project aims are subject to future changes based on your needs/interests and the needs of your research mentor.

--Minimum Qualifications--

Education
-Bachelors degree
-Masters degree in biology or a related field

Minimum GPA of 3.0 (A = 4.0) for the last 2 years of bachelor's degree work and a minimum GPA of 3.0 for previous graduate degree work. Applicants will have separate GPAs computed for: (1) all biology courses and (2) all science/math courses taken during graduate studies. The GPA for each of these areas should be a minimum of 3.0.

Language
-Conversational English or better. If english is not your native language you will be asked to submit TOEFL scores when officially applying to UIUC.

--Preferred Qualifications--
Demonstrating interest in any of the areas below would be looked upon fravorably in the application process
a. Evolution, behavioral ecology, insect biodiversity, or morphology
b. Developing molecular biology skills (or preexisting experience with DNA-based lab work)
c. Developing knowledge of imaging technologies or detailed morphological analysis
d. Teaching
e. Improving diversity in science, science outreach, or cultural exchange

--Application documents--
1. A "statement of purpose" (~500-1000 words) of your interests, career goals, experience, and achievements related to teaching and research. Please mention 2-3 of the preferred qualifications above. Your statement should outline your reasons for wishing to obtain a graduate degree. The statement should demonstrate an ability to organize and present information in English. It should be as specific as possible, especially if you have ideas about how you would execue the research project described above.

2. Two letters of recommendation from prior instructors or research supervisors who are most familiar with your scholarship and potential for research.

3. An unofficial copy of your transcript.

After you have been preliminarily accepted for the position by the primary investigator, you will then submit an application (application fee will be reimbursed/waived) to one of three graduate departments at UIUC (EEB, PEEC, or Entomology). You will have to meet their minimum application requirements in order to be officially accepted.

Michael Ivie link

9/1/2022 08:39:31 am

For two other positions, see Assistant Professor of Entomology/Insect Ecology at https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/32102

and Assistant Professor of Entomology/Insect Ecology at https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/32102

ANNOUNCING AN OPENING FOR:

Assistant Professor of Entomology

Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology

College of Agriculture/Montana Agricultural Experiment Station

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT 59717, USA

Link to posting online is: https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/31737

Screening of applications will begin on November 1, 2022; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Start Date: To be determined.

Appointment Full-time (1.0 FTE) tenure track, 9-month academic year (AY) appointment [30% teaching, 60% research, 10% service]

Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Benefits Eligible

Community Information

Founded in 1893 as a Land Grant University, Montana State University (MSU ) comprises eight academic colleges and a graduate school and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University enrolls over 16,500 students, including over 2,000 graduate students. MSU is in Bozeman, Montana, a community of 53,000 situated in the Gallatin Valley, and part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

The Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology (PSPP) Department, housed in the College of Agriculture, cooperates with two other departments in offering the M.S. degree in Entomology, and an undergraduate Minor in Entomology. PSPP also offers a B.S. degree in four majors, an M.S. degree in Plant Pathology or Plant Sciences, and a Ph.D. degree in Plant Sciences with options in both Plant Pathology and Plant Genetics. The Department has faculty in three buildings on campus, including a state-of-the-art building that is connected to the Plant Growth Center greenhouse facility. Other facilities include the Montana Entomology Collection, the MONT herbarium, a 10-acre horticulture farm that includes a student-run market garden, a pollinator garden, a bee yard, and a 250-acre agronomic research farm. Seven off-campus research centers across the state offer further collaborative research opportunities. In addition to teaching in the Entomology and PSPP areas, faculty teach in the multi-college undergraduate biology series.

The Entomology Group is a multi-departmental group of faculty that teach and advise graduate students in the Entomology MS and Entomology Minor programs, as well as related Ph.D. programs. Specialized entomology facilities include an insect quarantine facility in the Plant Growth Center, a bee yard, the Pollinator Health Center, the Schutter Diagnostic Lab, and the Montana Entomology Collection. Entomology teaching collections for general entomology, insect identification, aquatic entomology, veterinary entomology and insect morphology are also available.

Overview

The PSPP Department conducts research and teaches in the broad areas of biology, including but not limited to agronomy, horticulture, plant biology, plant pathology, genetics, entomology, sustainable crop production, and landscape design. This faculty position will contribute to the entomology area, which supports teaching for broader biology and entomology curricula. As the only entomology program in Montana, faculty, staff, and students work in a broad number of fields to shape the food systems and landscapes in semi-arid climates, for addressing concerns of sustainability, climate change, and social equity.

We seek a highly qualified and enthusiastic entomologist to contribute to our programs. The appointment is 60% research, 30% teaching, and 10% service. The successful candidate will develop an innovative and collaborative teaching program relevant to the missions of the Department, College and University. Instructional responsibilities include four 3-credit courses in a two-year cycle. A University Core course such as BIOO-162CS Insects and Human Society will be taught yearly, plus two courses contributing to the M.S. Entomology program in alternate years. Additional graduate seminars, directed studies, and other high-quality, high-impact educational practices are encouraged. The successful candidate will also advise undergraduate and graduate students in academic and research/creative activities that relate to entomology and related programs.

This full time, 9-month academic year tenure-track position requires that the successful candidate develop a focused program of research/creative activity directed at solving issues in entomology relevant to Montana and the region and that address MSU’s Grand Challenges (https://www.montana.edu/strategicplan/improvinglives.html).

Michael Ivie link

9/4/2022 08:35:36 am

Assistant Professor of Entomology/Insect Ecology

See full ad here: https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/32102

The department seeks a talented and self-motivated scientist who will lead thedevelopment of effective and economical strategies for controlling insect pests of dryland and irrigated field crops in the Golden Triangle region of Montana. The successful candidate will use a team approach that includes other research staff at the WTARC and across the department with expertise in agronomy, animal and crop science, horticulture, microbiology, pathology, plant ecology, soil and weed sciences. Similar collaboration with other researchers located on the main campus in Bozeman
and at other institutions is encouraged. This is a 12-month tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level with research (80%), teaching/outreach (10%) and service (10%) responsibilities funded by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station, Bozeman, MT.

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Research duties include development of a nationally competitive, field-oriented program focused on understanding the biological and ecological processes affecting insect pests and sharing this knowledge to inform management that mitigates crop losses. The primary focus will be on arthropod pests of small-grain, pulse, and oilseed crops in the Golden Triangle and similar agro-ecoregions. Current insect pests of concern include the wheat stem sawfly and wireworms in wheat, pea leaf weevils in pulses, and flea beetles in canola, among others. We anticipate that integrated approaches will be developed which are economical and can be adopted by dryland
and irrigated farmers for managing arthropod pests in field crops.

Teaching/outreach duties include the timely transfer of knowledge regarding insect pest management to farmers and other stakeholders in the region served by the WTARC, as well as other farmers across Montana. Participation at field days and other farmer-directed events is expected as part of the teaching/outreach effort. Scholarly presentations of research results at professional scientific meetings are an additionalexpectation. The successful candidate will participate in training graduate and undergraduate students with recruiting and funding doctoral students being a priority.

The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with other scientists, educators,farmers and related industry, advisory and commodity groups to develop research priorities and actively participate in developing recommendations for management of crop insect pests that are important economically in the region. Securing extramuralfunds from state, regional and national grant programs as well as the agriculturalindustry is required to develop a successful research program. The position is expectedto communicate research findings in oral and written formats, including refereed andextension or outreach publications. Participation in professional service activities isexpected.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
A completed Ph.D. in Entomology, Agronomy, Plant Sciences, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in planning, designing, and implementing field research,
and interpreting research results using accepted, innovative, and strategic scientific
methodology.
Knowledge of insect ecology, risk assessment, bio-control strategies, host-plant
resistance and/or integrated crop production practices that are required to manage
insect pests in crop production systems.
Demonstrated experience working in interdisciplinary teams in problem solving.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with
scientists, farmers, and other clientele associated with agriculture.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Documented grant writing success.
Post-doctoral experience in agricultural insect pest management.
Experience with insect pest management in small grain production under semi-arid
conditions.
Experience in overall management of a research team
The Successful Candidate Will
* Have an appreciation of diverse constituencies and add intellectual diversity to the department.
* Have dedication to supporting and enhancing Montana State University’s initiative for diversity, equity and inclusiveness

Tammi Matthews link

9/21/2022 07:37:58 am

UMN Dept of Entomology President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Position Overview
The University seeks applicants whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in higher education and at the University of Minnesota. Our goal is to recruit diverse applicants who may be considered for tenure track positions at the University of Minnesota. The President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is interested in scholars with the potential to bring to their research and teaching the perspective that comes from their educational background or understanding of the experiences of groups historically underrepresented in higher education.
Go here to apply https://entomology.umn.edu/ppfp-hiring

President's Postdoctoral Fellows will conduct research and/or service that provides further development of career skills or allows them opportunities to learn new research techniques. They will be trained by and work in conjunction with a faculty mentor who determines the training agenda. This position does require the PPFP recipient to be in residence in Minnesota.

Note: These are not positions to which permanent residency can be granted for international appointees, however all applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of their citizenship status.

Participating departments in the PPFP program have a commitment to providing professional development and mentoring to the selected Fellow.

The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) at the University of Minnesota is offering six CFANS President's Postdoctoral Fellowships. The Department of Entomology is offering one of the six CFANS President's Postdoctoral Fellowships.

Entomology President's Postdoctoral Fellowship
Responsibilities

The President's Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct independent research, and engage in grant writing, manuscript preparation, and other duties as assigned. Potential areas of research representing gaps in the department include 1) arthropod vector-pathogen systems; 2) insect taxonomy and systematics; 3) aquatic ecology. The President's Postdoctoral Fellow will engage in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, independently or as co-Instructor based on area of expertise.

Specific expectations of the President's Postdoctoral Fellow include:

Conduct high quality research in one of the areas listed above
Submit grants to funding agencies
Prepare manuscripts related to research findings
Make presentations in seminars in the department, at UMN, and at local/regional/national conferences.
Develop and/or teach/co-teach undergraduate/graduate courses
Engage in diversity and inclusion activities in the department, CFANS and at campus level
Meet with Mentoring Committee and department head on a regular basis
Seek and attend professional development workshops/webinars, conferences related to research/teaching/DEI, etc.

The department has had good success with development of new courses for a wide range of audiences, including in-person and online audiences. Teaching faculty in the department will assist the President's Postdoctoral Fellow with course development by engaging in discussions on determining the target audience, pitching the course at an appropriate level, development of syllabi, lectures, assignments, group activities, quizzes, exams, etc. Mentoring will be provided on inclusion of active and collaborative learning in the course. Feedback on teaching will be provided by faculty. The President's Postdoctoral Fellow will also be encouraged to seek support from the Center for Educational Innovation.

The professional development plan will be developed keeping in mind the President's Postdoctoral Fellow’s career aspirations. A Mentoring Committee with 2-3 faculty from within and outside the department will be established similar to Mentoring Committees that are set up for Assistant Professors. The Chair of the Committee will be the Faculty Mentor/Supervisor for the Fellow. The Department Head will also meet with the Fellow on a regular basis as is done with Assistant Professors for discussions on opportunities (grants, awards), concerns and challenges. Mentoring will include encouragement and facilitation of participation by the Fellow in submission of grant proposals, participation in conferences, engagement in DEI activities, seminar presentations in the department and in other departments at UMN and beyond.

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Entomology, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion including the ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals with diverse identities and underrepresented groups.
Demonstrated research emphasis in one of the areas listed above - arthropod vector-pathogen systems, insect taxonomy and systematics or aquatic ecology.

Preferred Qualifications
Strong publication rec

Tammi Matthews link

9/21/2022 08:04:54 am

UMN Department of Entomology President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Position Overview
The University seeks applicants whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in higher education and at the University of Minnesota. Our goal is to recruit diverse applicants who may be considered for tenure track positions at the University of Minnesota. The President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is interested in scholars with the potential to bring to their research and teaching the perspective that comes from their educational background or understanding of the experiences of groups historically underrepresented in higher education. apply here https://entomology.umn.edu/ppfp-hiring

President's Postdoctoral Fellows will conduct research and/or service that provides further development of career skills or allows them opportunities to learn new research techniques. They will be trained by and work in conjunction with a faculty mentor who determines the training agenda. This position does require the PPFP recipient to be in residence in Minnesota.

Note: These are not positions to which permanent residency can be granted for international appointees, however all applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of their citizenship status.

Participating departments in the PPFP program have a commitment to providing professional development and mentoring to the selected Fellow.

The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) at the University of Minnesota is offering six CFANS President's Postdoctoral Fellowships. The Department of Entomology is offering one of the six CFANS President's Postdoctoral Fellowships.

Entomology President's Postdoctoral Fellowship
Responsibilities
The President's Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct independent research, and engage in grant writing, manuscript preparation, and other duties as assigned. Potential areas of research representing gaps in the department include 1) arthropod vector-pathogen systems; 2) insect taxonomy and systematics; 3) aquatic ecology. The President's Postdoctoral Fellow will engage in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, independently or as co-Instructor based on area of expertise.

Specific expectations of the President's Postdoctoral Fellow include:

Conduct high quality research in one of the areas listed above
Submit grants to funding agencies
Prepare manuscripts related to research findings
Make presentations in seminars in the department, at UMN, and at local/regional/national conferences.
Develop and/or teach/co-teach undergraduate/graduate courses
Engage in diversity and inclusion activities in the department, CFANS and at campus level
Meet with Mentoring Committee and department head on a regular basis
Seek and attend professional development workshops/webinars, conferences related to research/teaching/DEI, etc.
The department has had good success with development of new courses for a wide range of audiences, including in-person and online audiences. Teaching faculty in the department will assist the President's Postdoctoral Fellow with course development by engaging in discussions on determining the target audience, pitching the course at an appropriate level, development of syllabi, lectures, assignments, group activities, quizzes, exams, etc. Mentoring will be provided on inclusion of active and collaborative learning in the course. Feedback on teaching will be provided by faculty. The President's Postdoctoral Fellow will also be encouraged to seek support from the Center for Educational Innovation.

The professional development plan will be developed keeping in mind the President's Postdoctoral Fellow’s career aspirations. A Mentoring Committee with 2-3 faculty from within and outside the department will be established similar to Mentoring Committees that are set up for Assistant Professors. The Chair of the Committee will be the Faculty Mentor/Supervisor for the Fellow. The Department Head will also meet with the Fellow on a regular basis as is done with Assistant Professors for discussions on opportunities (grants, awards), concerns and challenges. Mentoring will include encouragement and facilitation of participation by the Fellow in submission of grant proposals, participation in conferences, engagement in DEI activities, seminar presentations in the department and in other departments at UMN and beyond.

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Entomology, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion including the ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals with diverse identities and underrepresented groups.
Demonstrated research emphasis in one of the areas listed above - arthropod vector-pathogen systems, insect taxonomy and systematics or aquatic ecology.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong publication record i

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