Plant-Insect Ecology, & Pollination Positions

9/22/2020

Plant-Insect Ecology, & Pollination Positions

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Maureen Turcatel link

9/22/2020 10:49:44 am

I am pleased to announce that the Field Museum in Chicago is inviting applications for an Entomologist position at the Assistant or Associate Curator rank. The Field Museum’s Life Sciences Section has a record of scientific excellence in collections-based research. Its entomological collections are global in scope and taxonomically extensive. We seek candidates with a background in insect pollinators or pollination biology that have experience in, or an interest to develop, the integration of this discipline with evolutionary biology, comparative morphology, biogeography, phylogenetics, developmental or molecular biology, or other related fields. A record of collections-based research is desirable.

Prospective candidates belonging to under-represented groups, including but not limited to BIPoC, LGBTQA+, and women, are particularly encouraged to apply. Please share this posting with anyone who may be a suitable candidate.

For additional details, application form, and application instructions, please see: https://careers.hireology.com/fieldmuseum/420128/description

Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2020.

Please note: The Field Museum strives to create a working environment that is free of sexual, racial, and ethnic discrimination, and that promotes human dignity among all staff. As such, it is the policy of the Field Museum to hire without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation. The Field Museum strives to ensure that our career website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. Email us at accessibility@fieldmuseum.org if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability.

Sincerely,

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Maureen Turcatel, Ph.D.
Collection Manager of Insects
she/her/hers

O: 312.665.7743

Rufus Isaacs link

10/1/2020 06:23:12 am

Are you looking for graduate training in insect biology & management in fruit crops?

The Isaacs Lab at MSU is currently recruiting graduate students to start in early summer 2021 on two projects. We seek a diverse pool of applicants for building our team of entomologists focused on research and extension projects addressing short- and long-term challenges of insect management in perennial fruit crops. Based in East Lansing at the main campus of Michigan State University, we conduct research at experimental stations and farms across Michigan. Most of our studies are at the interface of pollinators and natural enemies, pest insects, and the production of berries and grapes. More information on our lab is at www.isaacslab.ent.msu.edu, on Facebook, and @IsaacsLab on Twitter.

One position is for a MS student to study economically-important insect pests of Michigans’ 13,000 acres of vineyards. The project will include research on a native moth species and also a complex of invasive and native vinegar flies. This project will focus on testing new insecticides and resistance monitoring, with good potential to also explore insect-pathogen interactions or the roles of natural enemies in regulating these pests. Availability to start in spring 2021 is essential for the timing of this project.

A second position could be at either the MS or Ph.D level and will focus on bee health and pollination of blueberry. We are interested in various aspects of these topics, including optimal stocking strategies for managed bees to achieve full pollination, balancing pest control and pollinator conservation, pesticide exposure and risk to bees, and exploring bee nutrition in farms. Our lab houses an extensive collection of wild bees and pollen collected in blueberry farms and elsewhere across Michigan, has access to plantings of different blueberry cultivars and wildflowers at research stations, and has ongoing collaboration with beekeepers and growers.

We encourage applications from groups that are under-represented in STEM including Black, Indigenous, Latino, LGBTQA+ and first generation scientists. We offer a supportive lab environment, opportunity to collaborate with other MSU labs and universities, emphasis on gaining experience in commercial agriculture settings, and preparation for employment in academia or non-academic jobs. Recruitment is through the Department of Entomology (www.canr.msu.edu/ent/students) with potential for a dual major in the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior program. Within the Department of Entomology and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources there are many opportunities to gain formal training and practical experience in all aspects of biological sciences, from molecular to global scales.

The selected students will receive a stipend through research or teaching assistantships, tuition is covered, and there is support for research expenses. Depending on the project and student’s experience, support may come from grants currently in the lab, from fellowships available through the Plant Science Program and other MSU programs, or from external sources including USDA and NSF. Questions about this or any other aspects of the projects should be directed to Dr. Isaacs at isaacsr@msu.edu.

Applicants must have (or expect to graduate with) a degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field. Experience working in agriculture, with bees, with other insects, or with pesticides is desirable but not essential. Ability to summarize data and present results clearly is expected. We do not require the GRE for acceptance into the Entomology program. To apply for these positions, please send an email to isaacsr@msu.edu including these items: your curriculum vitae; a cover letter explaining interest in graduate training in this lab and how it fits into your career aspirations; an example of your scientific writing; unofficial transcripts; and contact information for three references. Please send this in one email by October 23 to allow time for review, selection, and interviews with selected candidates in November.

MSU programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, political persuasion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or familial status. The university is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university (and this lab) encourages applications from women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Avery Russell link

10/8/2020 08:26:41 pm

The Russell Lab (https://therusselllab.net/) focuses on the behavioral and evolutionary ecology of interactions among flowering plants, pollinators, and their microbial associates, with a particular emphasis on bee cognition. Projects that focus on any one component or combining up to all three are absolutely welcome!

MS trainees are funded through TAships and summer RAships. I will happily work with postdoc candidates to apply for fellowships and grants to bring them to Missouri State University.

To inquire about applying, please contact Dr. Avery Russell (AveryRussell@MissouriState.edu). Please describe your research interests and professional interests and how they connect to the lab and send your CV. We strongly encourage and support social justice work and we care deeply about equity and science education. Please talk to me about how we can support you and your passions. We welcome applications from trainees traditionally underrepresented in academia and will work to make your experience at Missouri State University a good one. For more on our mentoring perspectives, please see https://therusselllab.net/resources/

Missouri State University is a principally undergraduate university and the Biology Department offers excellent two year Masters’ programs in Biology, Plant Science, Biology Education, and Natural and Applied Science. The Biology faculty are highly collaborative. Field research in city limits, as well as the Bull Shoals Field Station and Prairie State Park, for example, is all possible. MSU is located in Springfield, Missouri (“Queen City”), a city of 160,000 in the heart of the Ozarks, a biodiversity hotspot. Work-life balance in the Ozarks involves hiking, swimming, floating, climbing, mountain biking and more outdoor activities, as well as great museums, live music, restaurants, and bars.

Lindsy Iglesias link

10/20/2020 09:22:10 am

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: POST-DOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

POSITION: Entomologist/Applied Insect Ecologist – 12-month appointment with potential to extend in the Department of Entomology, Cornell University,
Cornell AgriTech, Geneva, NY 14456.

AVAILABLE: As early as April 1, 2021.

RESEARCH: The successful applicant will study the biology, ecology and management of the allium leafminer on a variety of allium crops on diversified vegetable farms in New York. Additional responsibilities will be determined based on the candidate’s research and extension interests and expertise. Examples might include insect-plant interactions, population ecology, crop protection and pest management. This position requires collaboration with extension educators, fresh-market vegetable growers and other relevant stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in entomology or closely related discipline. Desire an individual with a background in applied insect ecology, pest management, statistics and familiarity with agricultural production. Experience working in vegetable cropping systems is highly desirable.

SALARY: Starting $55,000/year with an excellent benefits package.

APPLICATION: Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion and the names and email addresses of three
references to Brian A. Nault at ban6@cornell.edu. For more information, contact me via email or call 315-787-2354. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2020 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

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