Postdoc: Quantitative Insect Ecology--Oregon State University Position Summary: The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology is seeking a Research Associate (Post Doc). This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed term professional faculty position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.
A full time Research Associate (Post Doc) level position is available immediately in Dr. Fritzi Grevstad’s group at the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. (http://www.science.oregonstate.edu/bpp/). The successful candidate will investigate changes in phenology, voltinism, and impacts to host plants that arise when insects with photoperiod-cued seasonal adaptations are exposed to new climates. The study systems include 3 insect species introduced into North America as biological controls for invasive weeds. The postdoc will be responsible for carrying out a reciprocal transplant experiment, monitoring the phenology of plants and insects, expanding and modifying an existing geo-climatic phenology model (using the R programming language), applying the model to weed biocontrol systems, analyzing data, and writing reports and publications. The research project involves collaboration between Fritzi Grevstad and Leonard Coop at Oregon State University and Daniel Bean at the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture. Occasional overnight travel to field locations in the Pacific Northwest and the Northeastern US. is required. Mininum/Required Qualifications: PhD in Ecology, Entomology, or related field. Work experience in carrying out independent field research. Preferred (Special) Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to write and publish papers. Detail oriented. Competence in computer programming and statistical analyses using R or similar language. A demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity. For full position description and to apply go to: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/42231
