POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN BEE HEALTH AND ECOLOGY, University of
Massachusetts Amherst
The Adler Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass,
Amherst) seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to assess how floral,
bee and network characteristics mediate bee disease transmission
dynamics under the guidance and supervision of the Principle
Investigator.This research is part of a larger NIH grant examining
trait-mediated bee disease transmission, with collaborators at Cornell,
NCSU, and UC Riverside. The appointee is expected to establish some
independence in research design and execution, to publish her/his work
as appropriate in collaboration with the principle investigator, and to
be an engaged member of the lab.There is an opportunity to mentor
undergraduates in related independent research, but this is not a
position requirement.
This is a benefited, full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate
position.Initial appointment is for one year; reappointment beyond the
first year is contingent upon availability of funding and job
performance.Funding is available for at least two years. Primary
responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, selecting and
preparing plant, bee and pathogen species for manipulative experiments
and conducting research in field tents asking how network
characteristics and floral and bee traits affect bee disease
transmission. Research will require close contact with bees in tents and
in field settings, and training lab personnel in various experimental
techniques.
The successful candidate is required to have a Ph.D. in biology,
entomology, ecology or related field by the time of hire. Highly
desirable qualifications include experience conducting research in
plant-pollinator interactions; experience with pollination networks,
experience working with multiple bee, plant and pathogen species in
field and/or lab settings, demonstrated record of publishing research in
quality journals, expertise in R and statistical analysis, experience
and/or strong interest in plant-insect interactions, and experience
and/or interest in mentoring undergraduate research.Inquiries about the
position can be directed to Lynn Adler, lsad...@bio.umass.edu.
Postdoctoral Research Associates at the University of Massachusetts are
unionized and receive standard salary and benefits, depending on
experience. Salary is subject to bargaining unit contract, with a salary
minima of $47,476.
Candidates must apply online by submitting a cover letter, CV, summary
of research interests, and the contact details of three references
willing to provide letters of recommendation to:
http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=89528
Review of applications will begin October 3, 2017 and continue until the
position is filled.Applications received by October 3, 2017 will be
given priority consideration.
/The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and
individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and
other protected group members. /
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Lynn S. Adler, Professor
Biology Department
Office: 102D Fernald Hall
Mailing address:
221 Morrill Science Center South
611 North Pleasant Street
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA 01003
lsad...@ent.umass.edu
Phone: 413-545-1060
FAX: 413-545-3243
people.umass.edu/lsadler/
