POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Postdoctoral Associate
POSITION: Entomologist/Insect Ecologist - 12-month appointment with likely funding for second year in the Department of Entomology, Cornell University, New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, NY 14456. AVAILABLE: Available March 1, 2008, but can be filled at a later date. RESEARCH: The successful applicant will identify how pollination services by native bees can be maximized in cucurbit crops given the current difficulty and expense of relying on pollination by managed European honey bees. Landscape features, nectar and pollen sources, agricultural practices and other factors will be identified for conserving or increasing populations of the most important native bee species. This position requires collaboration with University faculty and extension educators and growers. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in entomology or related discipline. Desire an individual with background in pollination ecology, bee identification and landscape ecology. Experience with GIS and vegetable cropping systems is also desirable. SALARY: Starting $35,000/year with an excellent benefits package. APPLICATION: Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of three references to: Dr. Brian A. Nault Department of Entomology New York State Agricultural Experiment Station Cornell University 630 W. North Street Geneva, NY 14456 Email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 315-787-2354 ******************************************************************* Brian A. Nault Associate Professor Department of Entomology Cornell University New York State Agricultural Experiment Station 630 W. North St. Geneva, NY 14456 office ph.: (315) 787-2354 mobile ph.: (315) 521-6315 fax: (315) 787-2326 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/faculty/nault/index.html *******************************************************************
