Post Doc - Altizer Lab

Position Overview

Postdoctoral research and teaching associate in the Department of Entomology under the mentorship of PI Altizer. Focus on monarch butterfly distribution and ecology in the southeastern United States, leveraging community science data. Will develop research questions, seek funding, and engage in outreach.

• Design and develop research projects, assemble, analyze, and interpret data on monarch butterfly distributions and ecology. (30%)
• Prepare written and oral communication of research findings; develop papers for scholarly journals, conference presentations, outreach newsletters, social media, and other outlets. (20%)
• Mentor and train graduate and undergraduate students in research and data analysis methods, developing scientific communication skills and professional networking. (20%)
• Assist PI in drafting grant proposals and securing funding for ongoing projects, including applications for postdoctoral fellowships from NSF and other agencies. (10%)
• Engage in lab-related activities: lab meetings, insect husbandry, greenhouse work, organizing supplies, and ensuring research compliance and ethics. (10%)
• Co‑teach one or more undergraduate courses, including ENTO 3010:
  Bees, Beekeeping and Pollinator Conservation; serve as co‑instructor of record, develop lectures and active learning exercises, and assist with student evaluation assignments and exams. (10%)

• Ph.D. degree in Entomology.
• Previous experience working with insects in the field.
• Experience with data analysis and writing scholarly papers.
• Energetic, self‑driven, highly motivated, dependable, and teamwork oriented.

• Driving as needed to perform job duties.
• Lift 30 pounds.

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Recruitment Contact Name:
Dr. Sonia Altizer
Recruitment Contact Email: saltizer