Post Doctoral Fellow

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Type of Position:
Professional Staff (Non-Classified)

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

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Department:
Crop Plant Entomology

Department’s Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill a collaborative postdoctoral position in the field of Crop Entomology/ Chemical Ecology with Dr. Rupesh Kariyat (https://enpl.uark.edu/people/faculty/uid/rkariyat/name/Rupesh+Kariyat/) lab in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Arkansas, and Dr. Justin George’s lab at USDA- ARS. Mississippi (https://www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/stoneville-ms/southern-insect-management-research/people/justin-george/). The successful candidate will use chemical ecology, electrophysiology, and field entomology tools to identify Semiochemicals, and investigate plant-insect interactions involved in the pest management of cotton, soybean, and sweet potatoes. The research focus will be on developing integrated pest management strategies such as attract-and-kill that incorporates pheromones, attractants, and agronomic practices such as trap cropping to efficiently manage row crop pests in mid-south region of United States. Responsibilities include the day-to-day design and execution of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, preparation of results for publication and summary reports, presentation at professional meetings, and management of the projects.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Entomology/ Zoology/ Chemical ecology, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience working in plant response to insect herbivores, and insect behavior using tools and techniques such as Electroantennogram, Electrical Penetration Graph, Plant Volatiles collection, Olfactometry, GC-MS, and basic molecular techniques.
• Experience in the design and execution of field experiments.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Rupesh Kariyat, Associate Professor
[email protected]

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Motor Vehicle Reports Check

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Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling, Grasping, Repetitive Motion

Frequent Physical Activity:
Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting, Sharps

Benefits Eligible:
Yes