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November 7, 2023
Arizona State University: Assistant Research Professor – Ant Biodiversity
The Arizona State University (ASU) School of Life Sciences (SOLS) is seeking a Biodiversity Assistant Research Professor with specialization in ant systematics, evolution and ecology (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae). This is a new, primarily research-focused position set up through a combination of a fund (endowment) donated to the ASU Foundation by ant researcher Dr. Robert A. Johnson, with additional support from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Biodiversity Knowledge Integration Center (BioKIC). The position is initially set up for 10 years, and includes salary, full university benefits, and an annual research stipend to support the position’s research activities. Programmatically, the position is embedded within BioKIC, the ASU Biocollections, and the Social Insect Research Group (SIRG). Jointly, these groups will provide access to diverse, state-of-the-art research collections (e.g., the NEON Biorepository), biodiversity informatics infrastructure, and lab facilities, including morphological and genomic research lab spaces and computing resources. Faculty leaders in BioKIC and SIRG will provide continued, effective academic mentorship and career development support.
For additional information and to submit an application, please refer to: https://apply.interfolio.com/135564
Initial deadline for applications: November 29, 2023.
Prior inquiries to Dr. Nico Franz (nico.franz@asu.edu), Director of BioKIC, are strongly encouraged.
Nico M. Franz, Ph.D. (he/him)
Virginia M. Ullman Professor of Ecology
Director of Biocollections
School of Life Sciences
Arizona State University
E-mail: nico.franz@asu.edu
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November 5, 2023
Postdoctoral Position – Collective Behavior
Stanford University, Department of Biology
A postdoctoral position is available in Deborah Gordon’s lab in the Department of Biology, Stanford University (http://www.stanford.edu/~dmgordon/) to pursue research on the ecology, evolution and mechanisms of collective behavior in ants.
Qualifications: The position requires a motivated and self-directed scientist that is independent, conscientious, with a strong background in reproducible research and team science, and has excellent written and oral communication skills. Applicants should have a PhD based on the study of collective behavior as well as strong quantitative skills, and a track record of productivity in peer-reviewed publications. Experience with field work as well as lab work is preferred.
Application Instructions: The position is available beginning in January 2024 for one year (with the possibility of renewal for a 2nd year contingent on availability of funding and satisfactory performance). Review of applications will begin December 15 and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit their CV, statement of research interests, and the names and contact information of three references to Deborah Gordon (dmgordon@stanford.edu).
Postdoctoral positions studying genomics, evolution, behavior, or physics of social systems
Laboratory for Animal Social Evolution and Recognition at Cornell University is looking for a postdoc to develop projects related to understanding the neurobiology and/or evolution of social recognition in paper wasps. We have NIH and NSF funding to study both the neural basis of individual facial recognition in p
The Goodisman Lab at the School of Biological Sciences at Georgia Tech seeks a postdoctoral fellow interested in studying questions focused on social behavior. The successful candidate would study the causes and consequences of sociality using genomic, epigenetic, behavioral, computational, physical, or robotic approaches. Thus candidates with experience in genetics, genomics, evolution, behavior, insect science, physics, robotics, or computational biology may be appropriate. The candidate would be encouraged to develop an independent research direction that aligns with general research programs in the lab. Visit https://www.goodismanlab.biology.gatech.edu/ and contact Dr. Goodisman at mg225@gatech.edu for more information.
Postdoctoral Position in the Sheehan Lab
Laboratory for Animal Social Evolution and Recognition at Cornell University is looking for a postdoc to develop projects related to understanding the neurobiology and/or evolution of social recognition in paper wasps. We have NIH and NSF funding to study both the neural basis of individual facial recognition in paper wasp as well as the evolution of extreme color pattern diversity that wasps use to signal their individual identity.
We are interested in postdocs that would like to develop projects in one of two areas dealing with the animal recognition abilities:
(1) Single-cell sequencing approaches to understand the cellular basis of recognition behavior. This work will build on on-going single-cell projects in the lab and has opportunities for comparing the brains of wasps after different experiences, in distinct behavioral states, reared under different social environments, and/or comparisons across species or populations.
(2) The genetic basis of color pattern diversity in paper wasps. This work will build on lab’s on-going work generating large population-genomic datasets of paper wasps and use these data to understand the evolutionary processes that have given rise to the high level of color pattern diversity within and among populations of paper wasps.
Individuals interested in learning more about the lab and potential research opportunities should reach out to Michael Sheehan (msheehan@cornell.edu) to discuss possible projects.
Postdoctoral Position in Bee Genomics and Metagenomics:
Professor May Berenbaum (https://sib.illinois.edu/profile/maybe) at the University of Illinois is looking for a post-doc in bee genomics and metagenomics.
Review of applications will begin on immediately and continue until the position is filled.
https://www.igb.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/Postdoctoral%20position%20in%20bee%20genomics%20and%20metagenomics_0.pdf
USDA Research Computational Biologist (Postdoctoral Research Associate) Position
Description of Duties: The USDA-ARS “Beenome100” Initiative will sequence 100+ reference quality genomes of diverse bee species and we seek an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to assist with this project and to co-lead efforts to analyze and publish new and existing data. This position is an ARS administrator-funded postdoc within the “Big Data/Artificial Intelligence” category and the incumbent will be required to contribute to USDA’s SCINet computing initiative.
Please see flyer for more details and how to apply!
BeeMORE undergraduate research program at NC State, Summer 2022
If you are an undergraduate science major who is interested in pursuing a career in STEM, there is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills while studying the interface between microbes and bees. BeeMORE is a USDA-funded Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates (REEU) who are interested in significantly advancing their research skills in the field, the laboratory, or both. Students from underrepresented groups in science and agriculture are particularly encouraged to apply.
– DEADLINE: March 15th, 2022
– Apply online at: http://harvest.cals.ncsu.
– Have more questions? Email us at: eric_miller@ncsu.edu or dr
Summer 2022 Research Positions for Undergraduates at the University of Kentucky
Dr. Clare Rittschof’s lab at the University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY) is recruiting undergraduate students to participate in research projects funded by the National Science Foundation during Summer 2022. Description of opportunity: Honey bees live in large cooperative colonies. Individual “worker bees” work together to manage the needs of the colony, including collecting food, producing honey, defending the colony, and caring for the queen and developing bees. Undergraduates will work with teams of beekeepers and graduate students on projects that investigate how interactions with nestmates shape worker bee behavior and genome dynamics. Students will participate in field experiments, lab-based behavioral assays, specimen collection, tissue dissections, molecular analyses, and data presentation. Students will learn about the scientific research process, science careers, basic beekeeping practices, and bee biology and health.
Texas Tech University: Postdoc in developmental genetics and evolution of obligate sterility
The Linksvayer Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Texas Tech University in collaboration with Arjuna Rajakumar (McGill University) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a new four-year funded NSF project: Evolutionary developmental systems genetics of obligate sterility in ants. This project is funded through the US NSF Enabling Discovery through GEnomic Tools (EDGE) – COMPLEX MULTIGENIC TRAITS TRACK and seeks to understand the developmental genetics and comparative genomics of an exciting and tractable complex phenotype: obligate sterility in ants (see https://www.nsf.gov/
The evolution of eusociality is a major evolutionary transition, where once solitary organisms become developmentally integrated and live in colonies. Eusociality is characterized by a reproductive division of labor between queen and worker castes. In most species, the worker caste has reproductive organs and can reproduce under certain circumstances, while in some species, workers are obligately sterile. Such obligate sterility, where the worker caste loses its ovaries early in development, has evolved 14 times independently in ants. Our project seeks to understand how obligate sterility evolved using an integrative evo-devo approach that combines developmental genetics, comparative transcriptomics, comparative genomics, and functional genomics.
We are especially looking for candidates with previous experience in developmental biology and with molecular techniques (e.g., cloning, in situ/immuno, RNAi/CRISPR). Knowledge of insect development and advanced knowledge of microscopy are assets.
The start date is very flexible but could be as early as February 1, 2022.
Salary will be commensurate with experience, with the NIH NRSA postdoc stipends as a starting guideline (e.g., $53,760 for 0 years of postdoctoral experience, see https://grants.nih.gov/grants/
Please apply directly at: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
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
Research associate position, Delta Research and Extension Center, Stoneville, MS
This is a full-time, regular position in the Pollinator Health program located at the Delta Research and Extension Center, Stoneville, MS and in the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology in Starkville, MS. The research goal of the lab is to promote the health of all bees; therefore, the incumbent will be responsible for performing professional-level work that includes combination of field work during the summer and laboratory activities for the rest of the year.
Please see link to apply and for more information.
Two ongoing tenure track position searches at the University of Texas at Tyler
The positions are in 1) Genetics and 2) Pedagogy of Biology. Both are fairly broadly defined. See links below.
2) Pedagogy of Biology https://www.
Please contact Dr. Jon Seal with any questions.
Dr. Jon N. Seal Center for Environment, Biodiversity and Conservation Department of Biology University of Texas at Tyler 3900 University Blvd Tyler, TX 75799, USA https://www.uttyler.edu/biology/research/seal/index. php Office (903) 566-7126 Fax (903) 566-7189
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Microbiology
Department of Biology, Southeast Missouri State University
Teaching responsibilities will include Immunology, Pathogenic Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, and other courses as needed by the department. We also welcome development of new courses that will enhance department offerings. The successful candidate will provide support for the graduate program and the biomedical programs. Additionally, the ideal candidate will develop a research program involving graduate and undergraduate students. Undergraduate advising of Biomedical Sciences (pre-med) students is also expected.
Please see link for more information.
PhD position in bee social behavior and life history evolution
The Kapheim Lab (www.kapheimlab.com) at Utah State University is recruiting a PhD student to study the relationship between life history evolution and social behavior in bees starting Fall 2022. The project will focus on the facultatively eusocial bee, Megalopta genalis, with a combination of behavioral field work, physiological assays, and analyses of gene expression. Field work will be conducted at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama (https://stri.si.edu/). Potential students interested in social evolution and with a desire to develop skills in behavioral ecology, physiology, and bioinformatics are encouraged to apply. The position comes with a competitive support package including research and travel funding, salary, tuition waivers, and health insurance. The position will be open until filled, but applications should be completed by Dec. 15 to be included in the Department of Biology Recruiting events (https://biology.usu.edu/
Behavioural Genomics and Molecular Ecology Positions (2 postdoc positions)
The Rehan Lab (www.rehanlab.com) is hiring 2 postdoc positions to study 1) behavioural genomics of maternal care and 2) molecular ecology using museomics. The Rehan lab is a collaborative group of researchers, staff, and students focusing on bee behaviour, ecology and evolution. The candidates will join a vibrant team of integrative biologists passionate about social evolution and wildlife conservation.
Behavioural Genomics Position
This postdoc will examine existing data on time course transcriptomics to determine the effects of maternal care on offspring developmental plasticity. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop additional research projects on molecular evolution and behavioural genomics. The successful candidate will have a strong background in comparative genomics and bioinformatics. Analytical and writing skills as well as familiarity with transcriptomic and network analyses are highly desirable.
Molecular Ecology Position
The bee holobiome incorporates species’ population genomics, microbiomes and environmental DNA. This postdoctoral researcher will examine wild bee DNA to document species ranges, isolation by environment and ecological stressors. This postdoc will examine wild bee symbioses and potential pathogens in their environments using combined landscape ecology and museomics approaches. The candidate should have experience with bioinformatics and analysis of genomic data. Experience with bees, microbiome, and/or population genetics would be an asset.
York University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups. If interested, please send a CV, names of three references, and a short statement of interests to Sandra Rehan sanrehan@yorku.ca by Dec. 17, 2021. The Postdoctoral positions are available for two years (with flexible start dates able to start as soon as January 2021) and renewable up to three years with successful progress and performance.
University of Colorado Denver Physiology Position
The Department of Integrative Biology (http://www.ucdenver.edu/
Review of applications will begin on 15 December 2021, and will continue until the position is filled.
UCD is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Graduate Position on Honey Bee Health
Description: A graduate assistantship (M.S. or Ph.D. level) is available at the Department of Entomology at Louisiana State University with Drs. Qian “Karen” Sun and Kate Ihle (USDA). The student will work on a collaborative research project with the USDA ARS Honey Bee Lab to study honey bee health from a genetics and breeding perspective, with a likely focus on queen health. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build their own study questions based on the broad range of expertise at LSU and the USDA.
The Department of Entomology at LSU offers excellent graduate training through courses, research and extension in diverse areas. The Bee Lab
(https://www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/baton-rouge-la/honeybeelab) provides facilities and expertise to conduct research on honey bee breeding, genetics, and physiology. Students also have opportunities to utilize resources across LSU campus and interact with other collaborating departments and organizations.
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in biology, entomology, or related field.
Start Date and Compensations: The student is expected to start in Summer or Fall 2022. The position is fully funded with a competitive stipend, tuition waiver, and benefits. Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Application Procedures: Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Qian “Karen” Sun at qsun@agcenter.lsu.edu. Please include 1) a CV (including GPA), 2) a brief description of research experience and interests, and 3) names and contact information for three references. The successful applicant will be required to submit the application to LSU graduate school. Please visit LSU Entomology website for more information (https://www.lsu.edu/entomology/prospective).
Two PhD projects on Bee Behavior & Ecology
We invite applications for two PhD project opportunities to work on social bee behavior and ecology in Christoph Grueter’s group at the University of Bristol, UK.
Project #1 proposes to study the links between honey bee behavior, nutrition & maternal effects. The supervisor team also includes Dr. Sinead English (Bristol University) and Prof. Adria LeBoeuf (University of Fribourg, Switzerland). Application deadline: 6 December 2021, start in September 2022. For more details, please see: https://tinyurl.com/hwyets. For information about requirements and on how to apply: https://www.swbio.ac.uk/.
Project #2 proposes to study how drifting behavior is linked to foraging ecology and colony defense. This project involves field work in the UK, with honey bees, and in the Brazilian Amazon region, with stingless bees. The supervisor team includes Dr. Emily Bell (Bristol University) and is coordinated in collaboration with non-profit organisation Meli (www.meli-bees.org). Application deadline: 10 January 2022, start in September 2022. For more details, please see: https://t.co/moyUIm1Nye?amp=1. For information about requirements, see: https://t.co/GphhOtPZvQ?amp=1. Apply via: https://tinyurl.com/y7ttru8a.
Both projects are competition funded and open to international applicants. For informal enquiries, please contact Christoph Grueter: c.grueter@bristol.ac.uk
Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Biological Sciences Dept. Chair Position
This position is responsible for the planning, direction, and development of the department as well as budget management. The Department Head serves as the liaison between the faculty and central administration and is expected to provide leadership for curriculum development, implementation, and assessment of student learning. The Department Head is the driving force behind the development and enhancement of research programs, scholarly efforts, as well as strategic initiatives that focus on recruiting and retention of a diverse and inclusive student population. This position will engage in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and will be encouraged to maintain a research program appropriate in a department with both an undergraduate and graduate degree program. This twelve-month position is primarily responsible for advancing the culture of academic distinction where excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, and service is expected.
More information on the Department of Biological Sciences is available at the following link: http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/depts/biol/index.html
Postdoctoral Position in Honey Bee Genomics
The Robinson lab (https://lab.igb.illinois.edu/
Review of applications will begin on November 8, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. https://www.igb.illinois.edu/
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION – COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR
Stanford University, Department of Biology
A postdoctoral position is available in Deborah Gordon’s lab in the Department of Biology, Stanford University (http://www.stanford.edu/~dmgordon/) to pursue research on the ecology, evolution and mechanisms of collective behavior in ants.
Qualifications: The position requires a motivated and self-directed scientist that is independent, conscientious, with a strong background in reproducible research and team science, and has excellent written and oral communication skills. Applicants should have a PhD based on the empirical study of collective behavior as well as strong quantitative skills, and a track record of productivity in peer-reviewed publications. Experience with field work as well as lab work is preferred.
Application Instructions: The position is available beginning in January 2022 for one year (with the possibility of renewal for a 2nd year contingent on availability of funding and satisfactory performance). Review of applications will begin December 1 and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit their CV, statement of research interests, and the names and contact information of three references. Inquiries about the position should be sent to Deborah Gordon (dmgordon@stanford.edu).
USDA-ARS Research Entomologist position at Baton Rouge Honey Bee Lab
We are presently conducting a job search for a Research Entomologist position focused on honey bee ecology, genetics, and breeding at the Honey Bee laboratory in Baton Rouge.
USDA Biological Science Technician position
A new USDA Biological Science Technician position just posted on USAjobs today. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package and promotion potential to GS-9. It would be great if you can forward this position to anyone you know that may be interested. Thanks!
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/617375500
Stoneville pollinator health unit: https://www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/stoneville-ms/pollinator-health-in-southern-crop-ecosystems-research/
Pierre Lau profile: https://www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/stoneville-ms/pollinator-health-in-southern-crop-ecosystems-research/people/pierre-lau/
Any specific questions about the research or position can be directed to pierre.lau@usda.gov.
Tenure track position in Computational Biology
The Departments of Biology and Chemistry at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invite applications for a Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computational Biology beginning Fall 2022. The position will be housed in the Biology Department with a joint appointment in Chemistry. We seek candidates that use computational approaches to answer basic biological questions, which may include research in systems biology, metabolomics, computational neuroscience, bioinformatics, genomics, etc. The selected finalist will establish an independent research program that successfully attracts extramural funding, actively contribute to departmental development, and engage in innovative teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The position offers competitive start-up funds and salary in a dynamic and highly interactive research environment. Faculty have access to significant computational resources including the world class Texas Advanced Computing Center (https://www.tacc.utexas.edu/) as well as the Genomics Computing Cluster (https://www.utrgv.edu/som/stdoi/research/capabilities-and-resources/index.htm) and the High Performance Computing Center housed in the Physics Department, which will include a $1.2 million Graphics Processing Unit cluster. Additional molecular biology resources, such as a BioAnalyzer and a MiSeq sequencer, are available within the Biology Department.
See the complete job description and apply at: https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/30652
Tenure-track Pollination Ecologist at York University
The Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, York University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a professorial stream tenure-track appointment in Pollination Ecology at the Assistant Professor level, to commence July 1, 2022. Candidates should have research expertise in pollination ecology that complements and is synergistic with those carried out by York University’s Centre for Bee, Ecology, Evolution and Conservation researchers (BEEc, https://www.yorku.ca/bees/). Research by BEEc currently spans bee taxonomy and systematics, behavioural ecology, evolution, genetics and genomics and conservation.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is November 19, 2021
For more information and to apply, go to: http://webapps.yorku.ca/academichiringviewer/viewposition.jsp?positionnumber=2173
Postdoctoral position in honey bee microbe interactions
The lab of Adam Dolezal in the Department of Entomology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate as part of a funded project to study how the honey bee microbiome interacts with other environmental factors to affect honey bee health, physiology, and behavior.
Please see full job ad here.
Review of applications will begin on Oct 21, 2021.
Postdoctoral position studying genetic conflict in social systems
The Goodisman Lab in the School of Biological Sciences at Georgia Tech seeks a postdoctoral fellow interested in studying questions focused on genetic conflict. The successful candidate would study the causes and consequences of genetic conflict on social behavior and evolution. This research program investigates the link between sociality and evolution using genetic approaches in social insect systems.
Candidates with experience in genetics, genomics, evolution, behavior, insect science, or computational biology may be appropriate. The candidate would be encouraged to develop an independent research direction that aligns with general research programs in the lab.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit https://www.goodismanlab.
Applications should include: (1) A cover letter describing relevant experience, qualifications, and interests, (2) A curriculum vitae, and (3) The names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2021 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
THE BETZ ENDOWED CHAIR PROFESSORSHIP IN ECOLOGY
The BEES (Biodiversity Earth & Environmental Science) Department of Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA invites applications for a tenure-track Professor at the Associate level or higher for the endowed Betz Chair of Ecology. We invite outstanding researchers whose work focuses on urban ecology, conservation, global change, climate change impacts and adaptation, or coupled human-natural systems. Candidates who utilize natural history collections in their research, or those with expertise or experience in environmental equity, systems thinking, and modeling, translational ecology, or community science are especially encouraged to apply. Applications received by Nov. 6, 2021, will receive full consideration.
For more information and to apply, go to:
Postdoctoral Positions in Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics, York University
The honey bee lab (www.yorku.ca/zayedlab) at York University’s Dept. of Biology (Toronto, Canada) has several positions available starting Fall of 2021. Projects include:
1) Ecological genomics and pollinator health: BeeCSI (https://beecsi.ca/) is a Canada-wide research project that aims to identify stressor specific biomarkers for use in pollination conservation and management. We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow with experience in transcriptomics and interest in bee biology to participate in both wet-lab and bioinformatic components of this research.
2) Comparative population genomics of eusocial insects: We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to study the relationship between genome evolution and social evolution using population genomic datasets on a large number of insects that vary in their social organization.
Starting Salary: $55,000 per year
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CV to Amro Zayed (honeybee@yorku.ca).
In addition to the honey bee lab, York University is home to the Center for Bee Ecology, Evolution and Conservation (BEEc, https://bees.yorku.ca). Successful candidates will have a chance to interact with the diverse faculty, fellows and students at BEEc, and participate in BEEc activities and training initiatives.
Wild Bee Behavioural Genomics and Molecular Ecology Positions (1 postdoc + 1 technician)
The Rehan Lab (www.rehanlab.com) is hiring 2 positions to study behavioural genomics and molecular ecology of wild bees. The Rehan lab is a collaborative group of researchers, staff, and students focusing on bee behaviour, ecology and evolution. We are located at York University in Toronto, Canada. The candidates will join a vibrant team of integrative biologists passionate about social evolution and wildlife conservation.
Behavioural Genomics Position
This position will examine nutritional ecology of wild bees to determine pollen preference and nutritional requirements of native pollinators. There is increasing evidence that bee health is mediated not only by the quantity, but also quality of food provided during development. This researcher will conduct field and lab experiments to determine optimal diets for bee nutrition and pollinator health. We are also interested in the effects of maternally provisioned diet and mother-offspring interactions on social behaviour. We encourage the candidate to develop research projects on the social evolution and behavioural genomics of wild bees.
The successful candidate will have skills in a relevant area, and a strong background in behavioural ecology and evolution. Analytical and writing skills as well as familiarity with transcriptomic and genomic data is highly desirable.
Molecular Ecology and Population Genomics Position
This position will develop genomic reference material and environmental samples for the wild bees across eastern North America. We have a rich database of existing material and are actively working to develop robust dataset for wild bees in the northeast as well as understanding habitat requirements and floral hosts using a mix of metabarcoding, phylogenomics, historic reference data and ongoing field surveillance. This researcher will help manage a field crew, analyze complex genomic and ecological data, write manuscripts and engage in public outreach and education events across Toronto.
The successful candidate will have skills in a relevant area, and a strong background in molecular ecology and population genetics. Analytical and writing skills as well as familiarity with genomic data and bioinformatics is highly desirable.
York University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups. If interested, please send a CV, names of three references, and a short statement of interests to Sandra Rehan sanrehan@yorku.ca by June 30, 2021. The Postdoctoral Research and Technician positions are available for two years (starting as soon as July 2021) and renewable up to three years with successful progress and performance.
Graduate Student / Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Apiculture Research at University of Lethbridge, Canada
The Apiculture and Pollination lab at the University of Lethbridge is seeking applicants interested in honey bee research to join our team in January or May 2022. Funding is available for an MSc and a postdoctoral position in the Department of Biological Sciences. The graduate student and postdoctoral scholar will work under the supervision of Dr. Shelley Hoover, with other students, technical staff, and collaborators. The program has over 100 research colonies in apiaries on campus and in nearby agricultural settings.
Please see position advertisment for more information.
Lecturer position the Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida
The Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida is accepting applications for a brand new lecturer position focused on online education. The department has a long history of strong distance education. As our program is growing we are excited to bring in a new educator who can focus on teaching and working with students using new tools, techniques, and approaches. Of course, being passionate about insects is a must . Please share widely.
The job description is here, and also can be found in full at: https://www.entsoc.org/lecturer.
The link to apply is here: https://apply.interfolio.com/87161.
For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit additional materials by June 15, 2021.
If you have questions feel free to reach out to the committee chair: Dr. Jennifer Weeks, Chair, Search and Screen Committee Telephone: 352-273-3955, Email: jenweeks1@ufl.edu
USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Honey Bee Nutrition and Microbiology
See below for link or flyer for more information about a Post doc opportunity with the USDA Baton Rouge Bee Lab as part of a NIFA funded project entitled: “Microalgae as a Novel Platform to Improve Honey Bee Nutrition, Microbiome Health, and Disease Resistance.” There’s a lot of potential in this project and we’re excited to be able to fund this post doc for up to 3 years. Contact Vincent Ricigliano (Vincent.ricigliano@usda.gov) with questions and please pass along to any interested parties.
https://www.zintellect.com/
Graduate Position on Honey Bee Health
A graduate assistantship (M.S. or Ph.D. level) is available at the Department of Entomology at Louisiana State University with Drs. Qian “Karen” Sun and Kate Ihle (USDA). The student will work on a collaborative research project with the USDA ARS Honey Bee Lab to study honey bee health from a genetics and breeding perspective, with a likely focus on queen health. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build their own study questions based on the broad range of expertise at LSU and the USDA.
Please see job ad for full details.
Opportunity for two funded graduate student positions at the University of Florida Urban Entomology Lab
The subterranean termite laboratory at the University of Florida IFAS, located at the Ft Lauderdale Research and Education Center, under the supervision of Dr. Nan-Yao Su and Dr. Thomas Chouvenc, is looking to hire two graduate students who are interested in studying various aspect of termite biology, ranging from evolution, ecology, behavior, physiology and control. The termite laboratory hopes to accept one M.S. and one Ph.D. student for Fall 2021 or Spring 2022, and each student will be provided an assistantship, health insurance, and their tuition will be covered. A good background on social insect biology is preferred but not mandatory.
If interested, send your application to tomchouv@ufl.edu , which should contain:
-A resume (2 pages maximum) summarizing your professional preparation, expertise, skills, publications, if any.
-A letter of motivation that would include a preferred area of study, if any (1 page max).
-Up to three contact information for individuals who could provide a recommendation, if selected.
Applications will be reviewed by early April 2021, and candidates on the short list will be interviewed for a final decision. Selected students will then be invited to apply to the Graduate School for official consideration, assuming they qualify all pre-requirements.
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is committed to creating an environment that affirms diversity across a variety of dimensions, including ability, class, ethnicity/race, gender identity and expression. We strongly encourage historically underrepresented groups to apply.
BeeMORE undergraduate research program at NC State, Summer 2021
The Rittschof Lab (University of Kentucky) is recruiting graduate students!
Please see the link for more information about the graduate student position open in the Rittschof lab.
Postdoctoral research position in the Li-Byarlay lab
Please see the link for more information about the postdoctoral research position open in the Li-Byarlay lab.
https://careers.centralstate.edu/postings/5482
PhD positions in ant community ecology and social insect physiology or behavior
Please see attached flyer for 2 opportunities for PhD positions in The Baudier Lab in the school of Biological, Environmental and Earth Sciences at the University of Southern Mississippi
Graduate position social insect physiology and behavior
Graduate position available in ant ecology
Deadline Feb. 15, 2021.
Spivak Lab Postdoctoral Position
Dr. Marla Spivak (Bee Lab, Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota) and Dr. Declan Schroeder (Virologist, Dept of Population Veterinary Medicine, UMN) are seeking a post-doctoral researcher with microbiology and molecular biology skills to assist with honey bee related research related to mechanisms of social immunity and virus transmission. This is a two-year position.
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Goodisman GT Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions
The Goodisman Lab at the School of Biological Sciences at Georgia Tech seeks a postdoctoral fellow interested in studying questions at the intersection of social behavior, evolution, epigenetics, and living-systems physics. The successful candidate would study the causes and consequences of the built environment on social behavior. The built environment, constructed by collectives of individuals, has been fundamentally important to the success of biological societies. This research program investigates the link between cognition, social behavior, and the built environment in insect societies.
Link for posting: Goodisman GT Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions
Assistant Professor in Invertebrate Biology – University of North Texas
The Department of Biological Sciences at University of North Texas, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Carnegie Research Tier 1 institution, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position (Posting # F309P) with a research focus in Invertebrate Biology. This includes (but is not limited to) development, physiology, neuroscience, biomechanics and genetics of invertebrates or environmental interactions involving invertebrates. The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in Biological Sciences or a related field. The faculty member will participate in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
Link for posting:Â http://jobs.untsystem.edu/
UNT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and employment practices.
PhD positions studying social behavior, genetics, and living-systems physics
The Goodisman Lab at the School of Biological Sciences at Georgia Tech seeks PhD students interested in studying questions at the intersection of social behavior, evolution, epigenetics, and living-systems physics. The students would study the causes and consequences of the built environment on social behavior. The built environment, constructed by collectives of individuals, has been fundamentally important to the success of biological societies. This research program investigates the link between cognition, social behavior, and the built environment in insect societies. Â
This is a collaborative investigation which combines expertise in genetics, insect behavior, granular media physics, epigenetics, and the dynamics of collective actions. Students would work jointly in the labs of Michael Goodisman (https://www.goodismanlab.biology.gatech.edu/), Soojin Yi (https://yilab.gatech.edu/), and Dan Goldman (https://crablab.gatech.edu/). The research program is interdisciplinary. Students will be encouraged to develop an independent dissertation direction that aligns with general research programs in the labs.
Interested students are encouraged to contact Dr. Goodisman at mg225@gatech.edu. Students with interest in any or all of the core disciplines are welcome to apply to the PhD programs in Quantitative Biosciences (https://qbios.gatech.edu/) or Biology (https://biosciences.gatech.edu/graduate/prospective-students) at Georgia Tech. Application deadline is December 15, 2020.Â
Permanent lecturer position at Sorbonne Université in Paris
A permanent lecturer position in ecology and evolution will be available starting September 1st 2021 at Sorbonne Université in Paris. The applicant will carry out research in evolutionary ecology, functional ecology or community ecology, using theoretical and/or experimental approaches. He/she will teach ecology, evolution, GIS and statistics to undergraduates and postgraduates, mostly in French. The applicant will join one of the research teams of the Institute of Ecology en Environmental Sciences of Paris (https://ieesparis.ufr918.
Applicants must first ‘qualify’ on the Galaxie website (https://www.galaxie.
You can contact mathieu.molet@sorbonne-
PhD positions in social insect molecular ecology and phylogenomics at Texas A&M
The Vargo lab in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University has two openings for PhD positions to study molecular ecology and phylogenomics of social insects and possibly other urban arthropod pests. The Vargo lab (http://urbanentomology.tamu.
Interested applicants should send a C.V., a brief statement about research interests, (unofficial) transcripts and contact information for three references to ed.vargo@tamu.edu. Starting date is Summer 2021.
Research Entomologist/Molecular Biologist position open now in Gainesville, FL
The Imported Fire Ant and Household Insects Research Unit, within the Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology (CMAVE) in Gainesville, FL has a Research Entomologist/Molecular Biologist position open now. This announcement will close on September 23, 2020. You can see position details and a link to on-line application materials in the attachment.
Please contact Dr. Robert Vander Meer (bob.vandermeer@usda.gov) for more information.
Wild Bee Microbial Ecology and Landscape Genomics Post-doc Position
The Rehan Lab (www.rehanlab.com) is hiring a postdoc to study landscape
genomics and microbial ecology of wild bees. The candidates will join a
collaborative group of researchers, staff, and students focusing on bee
health, behaviour, and conservation. We are located at York University
in Toronto, Canada.
This position will examine metagenomics of wild bees to determine
their dietary breadth and microbial ecology across landscapes. The
successful candidate will have technical expertise in molecular biology
and bioinformatics. Writing and analytical skills as well as familiarity
with microbiome and genomic data are highly desirable.
York University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages
applications from women and underrepresented groups. If interested,
please send a CV, names of three references, and a short statement of
interests to Sandra Rehan sanrehan@yorku.ca by September 16, 2020. The
postdoctoral  position is available for one year (starting as soon as
October 2020 and as late as January 2021) and renewable up to three
years with successful progress and performance.
Christi Heintz Memorial Scholarship AwardÂ
Submission Deadline: September 15, 2020
A scholarship award of $20,000 will be provided to one master’s student doing research aligned with PAm’s mission, who can also demonstrate their embodiment of Christi’s spirit of curiosity, collaboration, and fearlessness. Please see flyer for more information.
Scholarships Available to Graduate Students Studying Honey Bees
Submission Deadline: September 28, 2020
The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees is again offering four $3,000 scholarships to apiculture graduate students in 2021. The purpose of this scholarship program, now in its fourteenth year, is to foster professional development of emerging apicultural scientists by allowing award recipients to attend the American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) Conference & Tradeshow. Due to the 2021 ABF Conference & Tradeshow being postponed until 2022, this year’s foundation scholars will be invited to attend the 2022 event. More information will be released at a later date.
Please see website for more details or contact executive director Molly Sausaman with questions.
Postdoctoral positions in evolutionary genomics and transcriptomics at Central State University, Dayton, Ohio
The successful candidate will join a growing research community at Central State University (CSU), an 1890 Land-grant in Wilberforce, OH. The candidate will possess advanced genomic and bioinformatic skills for honeybee evolutionary genomics and breeding program.
Please see website for more information or contact Hongmei Li-Byarlay.
Research Entomologist Position in Imported Fire Ant & Household Insects Unit – Closes 08/28/2020
The Imported Fire Ant and Household Insects Research Unit, within the Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology (CMAVE) in Gainesville, FL has a Research Entomologist position open now. This announcement will close on August 28, 2020. You can see position details in the attachment and the Application submission site, below.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/574920300
Please contact Bob Vander Meer with questions.
Postdoctoral positions in evolutionary or applied genomics at York University, Toronto, Canada
The honey bee lab (www.yorku.ca/zayedlab) at York University’s Dept. of Biology (Toronto, Canada) has several positions available for a postdoctoral fellow with demonstrable expertise in genomics and bioinformatics starting Fall of 2020.
 We have multiple projects available, ranging from pure research on the genetics and evolution of eusociality and colony level traits in insects, to a large Genome Canada funded project called BeeCSI to develop stressor-specific biomarkers for bees. We are also open to developing new projects based on mutual research interests.
 Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter outlining their expertise, a CV, reprints of relevant papers, and contact information for 3 referees to honeybee@yorku.ca between now and October 2020. We will evaluate the applications as they are received.
Postdoctoral research associate position available in honey bee molecular diagnostics at UF HBREL
The Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate who will be required to lead a grant-funded project developing molecular markers for Apis species and unwanted Apis mellifera subspecies. The postdoc will also be required to collaborate on a project discovering new diagnostic tools for honey bee pests and diseases. The postdoc will be required to work closely with other HBREL research team members and outside collaborators, to produce project reports to fulfill the duties associated with grant(s), and peer-reviewed manuscripts. The technical proficiency of a potential candidate for the position may be assessed prior to hiring. Opportunities to engage with scientific and public audiences are available. Please see Postdoctoral Research Associate Position Available in Honey Bee Molecular Diagnostics flyer for more information.
2 postdoctoral and 2 PhD positions: Evolutionary
genomics/behaviour
University of Lausanne, Department of Ecology and Evolution. We are looking for PhD students and postdoctorals to work on three lines of research. Positions advertised 2020
- Ant behaviour
- Ant genetics
- Evolutionary genomics
Applications should comprise a CV, a list of publications, 1 page describing why you are interested in joining our group and contact information for three referees. Only applications with all these informations will be considered. Applications should be sent to laurent.keller@unil.ch.
Bumblebee research position with USDA
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking a permanent, full-time Entomologist who will be responsible for a multifaced research program, focusing on improving the supply and quality of managed bumble bees for U.S. crop pollination and to conserve native bumble bee populations. Research Entomologist Bumble bee biology
Please apply on USAJobs (www.usajobs.gov; Job Announcement Number: 569128800). Ad runs from 5/22/20 through 06/08/20. Questions? Please contact Dr. Diana Cox-Foster (diana.cox-foster@usda.gov).
PhD position: Evolutionary dynamics of the gut microbiome across honey bees
School of Science, Monash University Malaysia applications for a 3.5-year PhD
position in evolutionary ecology. The PhD project will be conducted under the
supervision of Zoe Sze Huei Yek (Monash University Malaysia) and Philipp Engel
(University of Lausanne, Switzerland). Applications must be submitted before the 31st of July 2020. The PhD will begin January 2021.
Please contact: Yek Sze Huei, Zoe (yek.szehuei@monash.edu) for more information.
3 openings at USDA Honey Bee Breeding, Genetics and Physiology Lab in Baton Rouge, LAÂ
The first announcement is for term position with full benefits for up to 4 years to work with Dr. Mike Simone-Finstrom as part of two extramurally funded cooperative projects with the University of Minnesota and the University of Missouri. It’s exciting work that has lots of potential for independent exploration as well. Check it out and apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/567199100
On Wednesday, two permanent technician positions will open until May 19th with Dr. Kate Ihle and Dr. Frank Rinkevich. These positions will involve both laboratory and field tasks. In the lab, the positions will involve routine tasks such as RNA/DNA extractions, real-time PCR and colorimetric assays, as well as bioassays and cage studies. Field work will be primarily colony establishment and maintenance, but may also include behavioral assays, colony phenotyping and experimental manipulations. Check them out and apply here beginning May 6: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/567243500
The Baton Rouge lab has recently expanded, with 8 staff scientists working on diverse topics related to honey bee health. It’s an exiting and stimulating place to work! More information about the work that we’re doing can be found at: https://www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/baton-rouge-la/honeybeelab/
Wasp Lab Exchange program
Postdoctoral Positions at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
BeeMORE program at NC State
The BeeMORE program at NC State is an 8 week summer research experience funded by the USDA – NIFA Research and Extension Experiential Learning for Undergraduates (REEU) Fellowships Program that focuses on building awareness and fundamental skills in the areas of microbiology and bee biology. Our program will give up to 10 undergraduates the opportunity to investigate diverse topics that highlight the importance of bees as pollinators, the role of pollinators in crop productivity, the importance of microbes in earth ecology, and the specific role of microbes in bee health and disease. Application Deadline is February 29, 2020.
Postdoctoral Positions at Yale University
See attached for Postdoctoral Global Ant Diversity and Postdoctoral Global Bee Diversity Positions at Yale University. Review of applications will begin on 16 December 2019 and continue until the position is filled.
Research Engineer on global change in France
Our group is recruiting a Research Engineer to work on global change for the CNRS at the Ecology, Systematics & Evolution Research Unit, based at the University of Paris Sud, Orsay (near Paris, France). The full profile is available here: https://www.
Interested candidates should send a full CV with their publication list, a letter of motivation and the contact of three referents to Franck Courchamp.
DAAD RISE in Munster
See attached for more information on this paid internship to study signatures of environmental adaptation in CHC profiles of an ant species. Applications can be submitted here.
Call for Honey Bee Health Research Proposals
For more information and to download the RFP: click here. Email your proposals to Kelly Rourke (kr@pollinator.org) by Friday, January 31, 2020.
MS Positions in Social Insect Eco-Physiology
The Penick lab at Kennesaw State University is recruiting students who are interested in pursuing an MS degree in social insect eco-physiology starting Fall 2020. The lab has multiple positions available for research projects focusing on urban ecology, insect–microbe interactions, and insect architecture. Graduate students will be fully funded through a combination of teaching and research assistantships. Students with previous research experience working with social insects or in ecology and behavior are especially encouraged to apply.
If interested, please contact Dr. Penick at cpenick1@kennesaw.edu and include the following in your email: 1) A brief description of your research interests and motivation for pursuing an MS degree, 2) your unofficial transcripts, and 3) a current CV or resume. The deadline for priority admission is 15 January 2020, and the final deadline is 20 May 2020. For more information, click here.
USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Position
Two-year postdoc position is available to study the interaction effects of nutritional factors on honey bee behavior and colony performance. For a full job ad and application instructions see the attached pdf.
USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Position
The lab of Dr. Julia D. Fine at the USDA-ARS located in Davis, California is seeking applications for a postdoc interested in studying and assessing factors that contribute to managed honey bee population losses and in developing and implementing methods to assess the effects of biotic and abiotic stressors on honey bee reproduction. The focus will be on conducting laboratory experiments in conjunction with large scale field experiments to identify both the individual physiological effects and population level responses to stressors. Initial funding is for two years with renewal dependent on performance and availability of funds. See the attachment for the full description.
PhD Opportunity at Wright’s University
Please see attached for a PhD opportunity on the epigenomic and evolutionary genomic mechanisms of honeybee social behavior.