Post-Doctoral Associate-AD Toews Job Athens area,Georgia USA,Research/Development

Position Summary

The appointee will coordinate, conduct and publish original research to support growers with management of economically important insect pests using entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi. Projects include various aspects of invertebrate pathology and microbial control such as production and formulation technology, genetics, and ecology. Focus crops will include pecan and peach as well as others. One specified project will be to elucidate and integrate ecological knowledge of a whitefly host and newly discovered entomopathogenic fungus to formulate and test novel pest management strategies.

Research will include laboratory, greenhouse, plot and on‑farm trials.

Key Responsibilities

Literature review, experimental design, implementation and publication of hypothesis‑driven experiments using entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi (60%).

Maintenance of insect and plant colonies, including lab and greenhouse work (25%).

Writes protocols and directs research staff to assist with laboratory operations (15%).

Employment Details

Posting Number: G/R31821P

Title:

Post-Doctoral Associate – AD Toews

Department: CAES-Entomology

Employment Type:

Employee

FLSA:
Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated

Start Date:

04/01/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Location

Joint appointment between the Department of Entomology, University of Georgia
- Tifton Campus and the USDA-ARS Fruit and Tree Nut Research Laboratory, Byron, GA. The applicant will be based at Byron, located 15 miles south of Macon on I‑75. Location of Vacancy:
Tifton Area.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Entomology or a closely related field with a strong background of relevant coursework, a record of peer‑reviewed scholarly achievement, and excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Previous experience with entomopathogenic nematodes and/or fungi.

Physical Demands

Good physical condition, lifting up to 25 pounds, working outside under high heat and humidity, and repeatedly bending over to collect insects at ground level.

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Contact Information

Dr. Michael Toews
mtoews

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