Assistant Research Scientist - Trible

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Posting Number F2691P
Working Title Assistant Research Scientist - Trible
Department CAES-Entomology

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Posting Type External Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Under utilization Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date 06/01/2026
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date 04/22/2026
Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Position Information Classification Title Researcher AC FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Research Scientist Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications A doctoral degree in entomology, ecology, or related areas.

Position Summary The Department of Entomology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences seeks a full‑time research‑track faculty position (12‑month appointment) at the assistant research scientist level. This twelve‑month, non‑tenure‑track position will have research responsibilities focused on the ecology and evolution of globally invasive ant species. The position is budgeted at 95% research and 5% service. The position is renewable assuming satisfactory performance and funding.

The successful candidate will use a wide range of techniques to better characterize the population biology of globally invasive ants. A particular…