A post-doctoral position is available in the department of Entomology at the University of Minnesota, USA, to do research on insect ecology and physiology in the context of biological control linked to biofuel crop production. The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team researching ecosystem services associated with biofuel plantings including willows and prairie plantings. Specific objectives addressed by the post-doc will focus on evaluating resource use by aphidophagous insects using techniques such as PCR, anthrone testing, and gut dissections. Required qualifications: PhD in entomology, ecology or related field. Preferred qualifications: experience with insect identification and PCR. The position starts in Jan. 2014 and will be funded for a minimum of 1.5 years. Review of applications will begin Oct. 1, 2013 and continue until a suitable applicant is found. As an institution committed to demonstrating excellence through diversity, the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences is committed to hiring a diverse faculty and staff, and actively encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
Please send or email applications with cover letter, CV and names of 3 references to: George Heimpel Dept. of Entomology University of Minnesota 1980 Folwell Ave St. Paul MN 55108 Email: [email protected] Office Tel: (612) 624-3480 -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ George Heimpel Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Department of Entomology University of Minnesota 1980 Folwell Ave. St. Paul, MN 55108 Office: 508 Hodson Hall; Lab: 513 Hodson Hall Tel. (612) 624-3480 (office) (612) 625-7055 (lab) Fax (612) 625-5299 Email: [email protected] http://www.entomology.umn.edu/People/GradFaculty/Heimpel/index.htm Resident Fellow: U of MN Institute on the Environment http://environment.umn.edu/
