Research Professional - Altizer Lab

Position Information

Posting Number: S15454P

Working Title: Research Professional I - Altizer Lab

Department: CAES-Entomology

Location: Athens Area

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

FTE: 0.75

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; work hours will vary.

Advertised Salary: $43,000, Commensurate with Experience

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This position will conduct laboratory research and provide technical laboratory support for the department's black fly rearing efforts. It will also support the development of training materials and organization for a new pre-professional certificate program focused on medical entomology and vector-borne diseases, and assist with inventory and organization of laboratory materials for the Entomology Department.

This position has a limited-term appointment that is expected to end after 2 years (August 2028) after the start date. The position may be extended beyond the initial term, pending a written revised appointment letter, contingent upon continued funding.

• Experience in conducting insect surveillance in a collaborative setting, and in collecting and managing field data
• Experience with insect husbandry and colony management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Microscopy experience
• Understanding of sterile techniques
• Proficiency in Excel, Adobe
• Track record of mentoring students and laboratory personnel in specialized lab and field techniques
• Experience in organizing laboratory supplies and maintaining laboratory equipment

• Sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.
• Potential for overnight or weekend work according to the needs of the project

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in a related field of science

Duties/Responsibilities (Area: Training/Operations)

• Coordinate training and outreach initiatives within the department, with a primary emphasis on advancing medical entomology education
• Optimize teaching laboratory operations by developing and maintaining an organized, efficient system for supply inventory
• Support development of the departmental pre-health certification program in medical entomology

Percentage of time: 49

• Conduct general laboratory research related to black fly biology, ecology and control
• Evaluate spatial repellent materials against black flies
• Evaluate varying flow rates on larval growth and adult fitness
• Evaluate the molecular and functional properties of larval black fly silk

Percentage of time: 26

• Interpret results, analyzing data and developing scientific publications
• Analyze the results of research experiments
• Publish the scientific findings of recent research

Percentage of time: 10

• Assist with the care and operation of the black fly colony
• Assist as needed with daily operations

Percentage of time: 10

• Perform related departmental and operational duties as needed

Percentage of time: 5

Notes: Credit/Background checks and security policies described in the original posting are required components of the application process and will be addressed as part of the hiring workflow.