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Applicants are invited to apply for a postdoctoral associate position at the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory (FMEL) of the University of Florida in Vero Beach, Florida. This one-year position is part of an award from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for a project entitled, “Non-target effects of novel attractive toxic sugar baits for control of insecticide resistant mosquitoes in Florida.”

Duties include:

• Maintain lab colonies of domestic mosquitoes, Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefaciastus.
• Characterize the activity of novel attractive toxic sugar baits (ATSBs) to induce feeding and acute mortality among insecticide resistant and susceptible mosquitoes of Ae. aegypti and Cx. quinquefaciatus.
• Determine the activity of novel ATSBs to attract, induce feeding, and cause acute mortality in non- target insect pollinators.
• Assist with data preparation and analyses, travel to scientific meetings to present results, and preparation of papers for publication.

Expectations:

•  The appointment is for one year.
• Expected salary: $50,000/year and fringe benefits. The position start date will begin in Summer/Fall of 2023.

Professional Development Opportunities:

Opportunities to engage in professional development activities that will enhance their experience and better prepare them for careers in academia, government institutions, or industry. These opportunities include but are not limited to grant proposal writing, mentorship of graduate students, and science communication through direct interactions with collaborators and stakeholders (e.g., mosquito control agencies).

Commensurate with Education and Experience

• An earned doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in a relevant field such as entomology, ecology, biology, toxicology, or related fields.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience or willingness to perform experiments in the field with mosquitoes and insect pollinators.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain records for experimental measurements.

• Previous experience working with insects.
• Background in use of insecticides or toxicology studies.
• Knowledge of statistical analyses.
• Experience with trapping and identifying mosquitoes and insect pollinators.

• Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit:
• Cover letter that describes applicant’s research experience and career goals and how they fit this position
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information (including email addresses) for 3 individuals willing to write letters of recommendation

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible.  Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) .

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.

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