Associate Research Professor Rutgers University
Expected start date: August 2008
For inquiries contact: Dina M. Fonseca ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
The Center for Vector Ecology (CVB) of the New Jersey Agriculture
Experiment Station and Department of Entomology at Rutgers University (New
Brunswick, NJ) is seeking a unique and dedicated person to develop and
organize a large multidisciplinary project. The ideal candidate will hold
a Ph.D. in a field related to pest management with emphasis on insects,
most desirably mosquitoes, including, but not limited to, medical
entomology, environmental management, urban planning, forestry, or
wildlife ecology. In addition to a solid grounding in science and
information technology, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience
(over 10 years) in state mosquito control programs, preferably in New
Jersey. The overall objective of this project is to develop an integrated
pest management of the Asian tiger mosquito. Responsibilities will
include:
1. Tracking and maintaining project progress, both at CVB and by
interacting with county mosquito control programs.
2. Developing and maintaining data management systems and internet websites.
3. Developing quarterly work-plans based on the project objectives.
4. Organizing and facilitating project meetings both locally and across
institutions.
5. Identifying and hiring graduate and undergraduate research assistants
and hourly staff.
6. Developing a regular newsletter for partners and the public, as well as
other possible outreach programs.
7. Developing additional or alternative responsibilities in response to
informed assessment of the evolving needs of the project.
The position will be filled as a full time research associate faculty and
includes full health and salary benefits. The position is available
immediately.
The Center for Vector Biology works to understand vector mediated
infectious diseases by conducting interdisciplinary research, developing
and integrating analytical and empirical approaches to pest control, and
engaging state and local authorities and the public in the generation and
use of scientific knowledge. For more information on CVB faculty, staff,
postdocs, and students, please go to vectorbio.rutgers.edu.
Application (CV and brief cover letter as well as contact information for
three references) should be sent to Ms. Carol Terry at
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (please use the position title in the subject
line).
