Postdoctoral Fellow II

Overview

The Utah State University Chemistry and Biochemistry Department and the Pollinating Insects Research Unit (PIRU) of the USDA Agricultural Research Service are searching for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in toxicology and entomology. This is a full-time, temporary appointment of 2 years, based at Utah State University. The postdoc will be working directly with Drs. Kimberly Hageman (USU) and Kelsey Graham (USDA ARS) in Logan, UT, in addition to collaborators at Washington State University (Dr.

Douglas Walsh) in Prosser, WA.

The aim of this project is to develop standardized methods for conducting quantitative pesticide risk assessments that include the diverse exposure pathways encountered by solitary bees. This includes conducting experiments to determine lethal and sub‑lethal toxicity endpoints for two solitary bee species – the alfalfa leaf cutting bee (Megachile rotundata) and the alkali bee (Nomia melanderi). Additionally, the postdoc will lead semi‑field studies to evaluate higher‑tier risk assessments for pesticide exposures for these bees and determine how different routes of pesticide exposure impact bee health.

The research is expected to provide critical information on how toxicity and exposures differ between solitary bees and the western honey bee (Apis mellifera), which is the model system for this type of work in the US. The candidate should have experiences related to toxicology and working with insects.

• Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry, Entomology, Biological Sciences, or related disciplines appropriate to this position.

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
• Names and contact information for 3 Professional References to be typed at the beginning of your application

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits.

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

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