Postdoctoral Research Associate Department of Entomology Iowa State University Available 1 June, 2009
Position Summary: Postdoctoral position studying plant-insect and tritrophic interactions among Bt crops, pest insects, and entomopathogens. Duties and responsibilities --Work as part of a team to accomplish research goals --Run large-scale field experiments and laboratory bioassays, and assist students participating in these experiments --Prepare manuscripts for publication --Assist with grant writing --Consult with principal investigator, technical personnel and other researchers to improve design of experiments and interpretation of results Minimum qualifications --Ph.D. in Entomology, Biology, or Ecology and Evolution --Demonstrated ability to publish results in refereed journals --Ability to work independently Preferred qualifications --Knowledge of population genetics --Knowledge of insect resistance to insecticides or transgenics --Experience designing and conducting field and laboratory experiments --Experience studying entomopathogenic organisms To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, reprints of 2 papers, and the names and contract information for three references to Aaron Gassmann (aaro...@iastate.edu). Although electronic applications are preferred, application materials may also be mailed to, Dept. of Entomology, 110 Insectary Bldg., Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011 Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
