Postdoctoral Research Associate

Conduct research to understand and maximize biological control of giant salvinia using the salvinia weevil in east Texas lakes to develop management strategies to integrate biological control with herbicidal control. This will include conceiving, designing, implementing and evaluating laboratory and field studies to characterize seasonal population dynamcis, including overwintering mortality and cold tolerance of salvinia weevil in Texas. Will involve comparing results with populations in Australia and Argentina to identify strains with potentially greater impact as a biological control agent of giant salvinia. Duties will include maintaining insect cultures and managing importation requirements, including quaratine procedures, for exotic animals.

Research to be reported and published in a timely manner in high impact, refereed journals, professional meetings, etc.

Occasional Duties

Other duties as required.

Required Education:
Ph.D. in Entomology or other closely related field.

Preferred Education:
Required Experience:
Experience with standard laboratory/field research and protocols.

Preferred Experience:
Knowledge and working experience in biological control and a strong emphasis in insect physiology.

Required licenses, certifications, or registrations:
Preferred licenses, certifications, or registrations:
Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills:
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred special knowledge, abilities, and skills:
Refereed publication record

Other requirements or other factors:
Experiments may require standing at work bench or working in fields for extended periods of time; must be able to communicate effectively in English (both oral and written); professional attitude and service are expected.