Job: Entomology, research associate
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Department of Entomology
July 13, 2015
Position: Research Associate
Location: Department of Entomology, Kansas State University,
Manhattan, KS 66506-4004.
Appointment: 12-month, full-time (40 hours/week), term, non-tenure track position. Annual renewal contingent on satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
Salary: $37,000 to $39,000/year (negotiable based on experience) plus benefits
Starting Date: September 14, 2015
Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include: 1.) plan and conduct plants - arthropod laboratory and greenhouse experiments; 2.) prepare and publish data in refereed journals and present at conferences; 3.) prepare applications for extramural funding; and 4.) assist in managing graduate and undergraduate students.
Qualifications: Required: Ph.D in biology, entomology, or a closely related field with a strong background in the design, conduct and analysis of arthropod bioassays. Experience with DNA and RNA prep, PCR and qRT-PCR; bioinformatics and statistical analysis to support results of genomic or transcriptomic sequence analyses; familiarity with SAS statistical programs. Desirable: Experience using ELISA or RNAi.
Applications: Please submit a cover letter including research interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information, including e-mail addresses of at least three references by email to Evelyn Kennedy (<mailto:ekennedy@ksu.edu>ekennedy@ksu.edu). Screening of applications begins August 10, 2015 and continues until a suitable candidate is found.
Contact person for specific information regarding the position:
Dr. Mike Smith
Department of Entomology
Kansas State University
123 Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4004
Email: <mailto:cmsmith@ksu.edu>cmsmith@ksu.edu
Kansas State University is an AA/EOE employer of individuals with disabilities
and protected veterans; and encourages diversity among its employees. Background check is required.
