Assistant Research Scientist - Trible

Position Information

Classification Title Researcher AC FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Research Scientist Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications

A doctoral degree in entomology, ecology, or related areas.

Position Summary

The Department of Entomology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences seeks a full-time research-track faculty position (12-month appointment) at the assistant research scientist level. This twelve-month, non-tenure-track position will have research responsibilities focused on the ecology and evolution of globally invasive ant species. The position is budgeted at 95% research and 5% service. The position is renewable assuming satisfactory performance and funding. The successful candidate will use a wide range of techniques to better characterize the population biology of globally invasive ants. A particular focus will be on the genetic and ecological changes that distinguish native from invasive populations of these organisms, including establishing field populations within their source region and conducting baseline comparisons between invaded and intact populations within their invasive range (ie, in GA or the SE). While the research will be heavily aligned with existing research groups in the Department, the scope of this project requires an experienced researcher.

Additional Requirements Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

3-5 years postdoctoral research experience is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Demonstrable capability in quantitative skills for biological research including molecular genetic analysis, organizing and executing sample collection trips, macroevolutionary data compilation and analysis, and phylogeographic analysis are required.

A demonstrated track record in project design, publishing, and obtaining extramural funding, so it cannot be achieved by a research associate or other junior-level researcher. The department seeks applicants with a strong academic record in research and teaching, particularly in the areas of invasive species biology, macroecology, phylogenetics, functional trait evolution, and ant biology.

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Design, organize and conduct highly specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures and in some cases designing new protocols. Summarize findings, publish results in research journals. Apply for extramural funding to support research activities.

Percentage Of Time 95 Duties/Responsibilities

Mentor students in research, engage in resident instruction

Percentage Of Time 5

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