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Postdoctoral Researcher at LSU AgCenter (Sun Lab)
MS Research Assistantship – Pollinators and Floral Resources of Thornforest – South Texas
Graduate Research Associate (PH.D.) opening: Honey bee viruses and responses to viral infections
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Ph.D. student with experience in honey bee virus research. We invite applications with relevant research experience who are passionate about conducting research and innovation activities on the project titled: “From genes to queens: a systemic approach to improve bee resistance.” The successful candidate will investigate the interplay between genetic and environmental factors in honey bee viral infection dynamics and characterize the variation in honey bee responses to viral infections, aiming to identify genetic markers for virus resistance.
Additionally, the successful candidate will collaborate with professional honey bee queen producers in Mississippi to help select and reduce viral infections in commercial queen-producing operations. This work will be done in collaboration with Drs. Michael Simone-Finstrom, Arian Avalos, and Michael Goblirsch at the USDA-ARS in Baton Rouge, LA, and Poplarville, MS. Therefore, the successful candidate will have access to gain skills and expand their network with them.
Location: The Center for Pollinator Health, Delta Research and Extension Center, Mississippi State University.
Duration of the position and start date: This position is available for three years and includes a student stipend, graduate tuition, and health benefits.
The successful candidate can choose to start either in August 2024 or January 2025.
Preferred Eligibility Requirements:
• M.S. in biology, entomology, virology or other related discipline • Strong virology background • Prior experience of molecular biology techniques, such as RNA extraction and qRT-PCR
• Prior knowledge of bioinformatic analysis • Prior work experience with honey bees • Experience in designing experiments and collect scientific data • Strong statistical skills • Experience publishing peer-reviewed articles • Presenting research results in scientific and beekeeper meetings • Willingness to communicate and collaborate with professional queen producers in Mississippi and neighboring states • Evidence of effective interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as working within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Valid driver license
Applications: Review of applications will begin on July 1st, 2024, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. To be considered for this position one must submit (1) a short statement of interest, (2) curriculum vitae (CV), and (3) contact information for three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation. Please submit completed applications to Esmaeil Amiri at ea795@msstate.edu with “Graduate PhD Application” in the subject heading. Email submission of complete application is required for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Postdoc positions At Central State University
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Pollinator Ecology – A postdoctoral position in plant-pollinator ecology is available, supported by an extramural grant awarded to CSU and the Land Institute (Kansas). The postdoc would lead a USDA- NIFA funded project investigating how specific plant-pollinator interaction patterns contribute to short- term plant productivity (seed set) and pollinator vigor (honey production). The researcher will support the daily tasks of fieldwork and manage experiments as well as data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting. The candidate will also support CSU extension activities, collaboration with project partners, project administration and supervision of students and technicians. A candidate is sought with strong experience in field research, data collection and management, analytical and writing skills to co-lead publications based on data to be generated over the course of the project on plant-pollinator interactions, agricultural productivity and profit analysis. The position can begin as soon as summer of 2024 and will be based at CSU’s main campus in Wilberforce Ohio. The initial appointment is one year, with the potential for extensions up to 2 years. Questions can be sent to mnagle@centralstate.edu and hli-byarlay@centralstate.edu
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Bee Functional Genomics and Behavior – focus on functional genomics/epigenomics/
physiology underlying the social behavior of honey bees. This is a Land-Grant supported project for up to 3-yrs of funding. Questions can be sent to hli-byarlay@centralstate.edu
Postdoc Position in the Cook Lab
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The Cook Lab in Biological Sciences at Marquette University is seeking a postdoctoral research scientist to fulfill obligations for a funded National Science Foundation grant performing field and lab research experiments. This position is a 12-month appointment, with renewal for a second year based on performance/progress and funding. The salary is competitive with full benefits as a full-time employee. The project is focused on identifying the complex gene networks that are associated with thermoregulatory behavior in honey bees. The candidate should have experience conducting experiments and analyzing transcriptomic data as related to complex phenotypes like behavior. https://employment.marquette.edu/postings/21269 |
Assistant Professor, Apiculture and Honey Bee Biology, University of Manitoba
Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Assistant Professor, Apiculture and Honey Bee Biology
Position # 35000
The Department of Entomology invites applications for a full-time probationary (tenure-track) position at the Assistant Professor rank, in Apiculture and Honey Bee Biology. The expected start date will be September 1, 2024, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Department seeks an emerging scholar committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Exceptional candidates will be considered with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below:
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will develop a strong, innovative, externally funded research program with a depth of expertise in the basic and applied insect sciences within the field of apiculture that will contribute to a deeper understanding of Honey Bee Biology. Honey bee colony losses and reduced productivity result from multiple stressors involving parasites, pathogens, pesticides, nutrition, and climate change interacting in complex ways to affect the health of honey bee colonies. A combination of expertise is sought in areas such as those related to understanding the basic physiology, behaviour, and population dynamics of bee colonies that could be used to ultimately develop innovative tools and solutions to sustainable management of this species. Specific areas of expertise could include but are not limited to, insect behaviour, physiology, chemical ecology, population management, landscape interactions, parasite and pathogen transmission and impact, pesticides, nutrition, genomics (or other “omic” technologies), digital agriculture, and plant-pollinator interactions.
The applicant will be expected to collaborate with other academics in the Department and Faculty, other scientists, and entomologists at the University of Manitoba and elsewhere. Teaching assignments will balance the expertise of the successful candidate with the needs of the Department and involve teaching introductory and advanced-level courses in entomology in the Department’s programs, supervision and training of graduate students and other highly qualified personnel. Service participation in functions of the Department is required, including involvement in extension activities related to apiculture and engagement with relevant stakeholders (industry and government) in Manitoba and the broader community.
For further information see the full advertisement and/or contact the search committee Chair, Dr. Rob Currie (Rob.Currie@UManitoba.ca).