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Plant-Insect Ecology Job Announcement 2023
Are you interesting in biodiversity conservation, biological control, and plant-insect interactions? The Plant-Herbivore Interaction Lab seeks to fill several positions as field/lab technicians for undergraduate students and recent graduates. The main project is investigating the potential biocontrol agents used to control the invasive plant air potato. The successful candidates will also have opportunities to assist with other projects related to plant defenses, functional traits, and more. All positions will be located in Gainesville, Florida with some travel to local field sites. Out of state travel may be occasionally required (lodgings and travel is covered).
Position 1: Research technicians (OPS)
Roles and responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Compensation: $18/hour
TO APPLY: Please send the following documents to Dr. Eduardo Calixto (calixtos.eduardo@ufl.edu) with the subject line “Ecology Tech 2023”: 1) a cover letter (1 page max) describing your experience, general interests in ecology, and interest in the project, 2) resume including relevant coursework, and 3) list of two references. Please combine all documents into one pdf, include your last name in the file name. We will begin reviewing applications March 22nd, so please consider applying soon.
Plant-Insect Ecology Job Announcement 2023
Are you interesting in biodiversity conservation, biological control, and plant-insect interactions? The Plant-Herbivore Interaction Lab seeks to fill several positions as field/lab technicians for undergraduate students and recent graduates. The main project is investigating the potential biocontrol agents used to control the invasive plant air potato. The successful candidates will also have opportunities to assist with other projects related to plant defenses, functional traits, and more. All positions will be located in Gainesville, Florida with some travel to local field sites. Out of state travel may be occasionally required (lodgings and travel is covered).
Position 2: Student technicians (OPS)
Roles and responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Compensation: $14/hour
TO APPLY: Please send the following documents to Dr. Eduardo Calixto (calixtos.eduardo@ufl.edu) with the subject line “Ecology Tech 2023”: 1) a cover letter (1 page max) describing your experience, general interests in ecology, and interest in the project, 2) resume including relevant coursework, and 3) list of two references. Please combine all documents into one pdf, include your last name in the file name. We will begin reviewing applications March 22nd, so please consider applying soon.
An OPS Technical Assistant position at the USDA-ARS-CMAVE lab (administered by the Entomology and Nematology Dept., University of Florida) is available immediately requiring a B.S. or higher degree and experience in entomology, genetics or biochemistry. This is a full-time temporary position with funding initially available for at least two-years (40 hours/week; 30 hours or flexible hours will also be considered).
Research projects center on the creation of genetically-modified tephritid and drosophilid fruit fly strains for conditional sex-specific selection and male sterility to improve population control programs. Duties will include insect rearing, media preparation, analysis of fruit fly strains (e.g. fluorescence microscopy), plasmid DNA and bacterial culture preparation and maintenance, chemical solution preparation, and lab maintenance as needed. Training will be provided for specialized tasks.
Preferred qualifications: Preference to applicants with an academic background (B.S.) and/or experience in entomology, molecular entomology/genetics, or biochemistry.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications, experience and UF guidelines.
Location:
Handler Laboratory
Insect Behavior and Biocontrol Research Unit
USDA-ARS Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology
1700 SW 23rd Drive, Gainesville, Florida
Contact: Contact or send CV/Resumé describing research background and references to Dr. Alfred Handler: ahandler@ufl.edu