Postdoctoral Research Associate Department of Entomology Iowa State University Available 1 March, 2013
Position Summary: Postdoctoral position studying interactions between agricultural pest insects and crops that produce insecticidal toxins derived from Bacillus thuringiensis. Duties and responsibilities: 1) Work as part of a team to accomplish research goals; 2) Run large-scale field experiments and laboratory bioassays, and assist students participating in these experiments; 3) Prepare manuscripts for publication; 4) Assist with grant writing; 5) Consult with principal investigator, technical personnel and other researchers to improve design of experiments and interpretation of results Minimum qualifications: 1) Ph.D. in Entomology, Biology, Ecology and Evolution, or related field; 2) Demonstrated ability to publish results in refereed journals; 3) Ability to work independently Preferred qualifications: 1) Knowledge of population genetics; 2) Knowledge of insect resistance to insecticides and transgenic crops; 3) Experience designing and conducting field and laboratory experiments To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, reprints of two papers, and the names and contact information for three references to Aaron Gassmann (aaro...@iastate.edu). Although electronic applications are preferred, application materials also may be mailed to Dept. of Entomology, 18 Insectary Bldg., Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011 Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Iowa State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
