Research Professional - Altizer Lab

Research Professional I - Altizer Lab

Posting Number: S15454P

Working Title:

Research Professional I - Altizer Lab
Department: CAES-Entomology

Employment Type:

Full/Part time Part Time

Schedule:

Monday-Friday; work hours will vary
Advertised Salary: $43,000, Commensurate with Experience
Appointment Term:
Limited-term appointment, expected to end after 2 years (August 2028); may be extended with continued funding

The University of Georgia, chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, is the state’s flagship university. It is ranked among the top 20 public universities in the U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is located in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff and serves over 41,000 students across 19 schools and colleges.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science

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 will help with the inventory and organization of laboratory materials for the Entomology Department.

• 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

• 49% – 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.
• 26% – 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; interpret results, analyze data, and develop scientific publications.
• 10% – Assist with the care and operation of the black fly colony; assist as needed with daily operations.
• 5% – Perform related departmental and operational duties as needed.

Recruitment Contact:
Elmer Gray
Email: ewgray

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information