Postdoctoral Associate
POSITION:
Entomologist/Insect Ecologist 12-month
appointment with potential for second year in the
Department of Entomology, Cornell University, New
York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, NY 14456.
AVAILABLE:
Available March 1, 2011, but can be filled at a later date.
RESEARCH:
The successful applicant will identify how
pollination services by the common eastern bumble
bee can be maximized in vegetable crops given the
current difficulty and expense of relying on
pollination by managed European honey
bees. Landscape features, field size, food and
nesting resources and other factors will be
identified for conserving and increasing
populations of bumble bees. This position
requires collaboration with University faculty,
extension educators and vegetable growers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. in entomology or related
discipline. Desire an individual with a
background in landscape ecology, pollinators and
statistics. Experience with vegetable cropping systems is also desirable.
SALARY:
Starting $38,762/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:b...@cornell.edu>b...@cornell.edu
Phone: 315-787-2354
