Aquatic Plant Ecology and Management Research Master's or Doctoral

Aquatic Plant Ecology and Management Research:

- Master's or Doctoral

Join to apply for the Aquatic Plant Ecology and Management Research:

- Master's or Doctoral role at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

The Environmental Laboratory (EL) is one of the seven laboratories of U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (USACE-ERDC), which is the Army Corps of Engineers' integrated research and development (R&D) organization. EL provides solutions to environmental challenges for the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense and the Nation through environmental science and engineering research and development.

Researchers in EL conduct research in ecosystem science and technology, environmental resiliency, environmental sensing, ecological modeling and forecasting, risk and decision science, environmentally sustainable material, systems biology, climate change, computational chemistry, environmental chemistry and environmental security.

What will I be doing?
Aquatic plant management science through studies of plant ecology, chemical and biological control of insect or weed pests. Under the guidance of a mentor, you will participate in numerous research projects related to invasive species ecology and management and insect-plant interactions.

• Determination of environmental tolerances of invasive pests
• Improving the use of host-specific insect herbivores to manage environmental weeds through improved rearing and release methods
• Developing new use-patterns for pesticides of invasive species
• Determining the importance of genetic diversity in large-scale plant invasions and its importance for classical biological control
• Integrated pest management of environmental weeds through a combination of biological and chemical control methods

Why should I apply?
This fellowship provides the opportunity to independently utilize your skills and engage with experts in innovative ideas to move the proposed research forward.

Where will I be located?
Lewisville, Texas

What is the anticipated start date?
Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate.

What is the appointment length?
This appointment is a full-time twelve-month research appointment. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.

What are the appointment provisions?
You will receive a stipend to be determined by ERDC-EL. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location.

• Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
• Relocation Allowance
• Training and Travel Allowance

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a master's or doctoral degree or receive their degree by 12/31/2028 in Entomology, Ecology, or related field. Knowledge in biological control, pests of natural and agricultural systems, or invasive plant ecology is a plus.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only

• Degree:
  Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 12/31/2028
• Discipline(s):
  Entomology, Ecology, or related field