POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION IN HONEY BEE BIOLOGY, NORTH CAROLINA, USA
North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC), Life Sciences Branch—U.S. Army Research Office (Research Triangle Park, NC), and University of Alberta (Edmonton, AB)
We are looking for one PhD-level scientist to join a collaborative research team on a project studying honey bee health, stress resistance, and lifespan. The postdoctoral researcher will be mentored by Dr. David Tarpy (NC State), Dr. Olav Rueppell (University of Alberta), and Dr. Micheline Strand (Research Triangle Park). While the position will be based at NC State University in Raleigh, NC, the incumbent will be advised by all team members as appropriate.
Position description: The position and associated research projects are open ended, where we are soliciting a wide variety of potential studies in the broader field of honey bee health. However, those that address genetic and environmental variation in stress resistance and its relation to life expectancy in honey bees will be particularly well-suited. The applicants should have some molecular or suborganismal research experience and be comfortable working with live honey bees. Candidates with skills that are complementary to and bolster existing strengths within our research team will be particularly favored. The successful candidate will be required to write a short written research proposal on their research paradigm.
Candidate qualifications: (1) A PhD in biology, ecology, entomology, genetics, or related field; (2) Background and experience or willingness to work with honey bees as a biological research model; (3) Proven track record in peer-reviewed scientific publication and grantsmanship; (4) Evidence of effective interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as working within an interdisciplinary team environment; (5) Excellent written and oral communication skills; and (6) Demonstrable experience in statistical analysis of large datasets.
Applications should be electronic and comprise a CV, contact information of three professional references, and a short (one-page) description of why you are interested in joining our team. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2022. Please send all inquiries and applications to:
David R. Tarpy
University Faculty Scholar Professor
Department of Applied Ecology
North Carolina State University