Position Summary

The position is funded by a USDA grant to study how transportation affects honey bee physiology, behavior and gene expressions.  The incumbent will conduct research independently on how transportation (real or mocked) and sleep deprivation could affect honey bee's resistance to Nosema ceranae, detoxification enzymes and their sensitivity to insecticides.

The position is for one year and renewable for a second year pending satisfactory performance. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Entomology or related field

Minimum Requirements

Experience with quantitative PCR (extraction of RNA, cDNA synthesis, and real time PCR use and calculations. Honey bee experience (management of colonies). Experience with RNA interference. Determining toxicity of pesticides in honey bees by measuring LC50 or LD50.

A valid vehicle operator's license is required.

Desired Qualifications

Extensive experience with honey bees and beekeeping, including honey bee colony management, varroa mite control and sampling from honey bee colonies. Experience with Nosema ceranae (spore extraction, purification, amplification and inoculation to honey bees) a plus. Experience in measuring activities of various enzymes in the honey bee system. Familiarity with common statistical methods, and preparation of high-quality illustrations, and excellent writing skills to prepare materials for publications. 

Required Application Materials

Cover letter, full curriculum vitae, and names (address, email and phone numbers) of two references. 

Review of Applications Begins On

07/31/2024

Summary of Physical Demands

Must be able to life weight of 50 lbs (weight of a full honey super), no history of allergic reactions to insect stings, especially to honey bee stings.

Website

canr.msu.edu/ent/

Department Statement

The Department of Entomology is a vibrant, growing, and internationally-recognized team committed to interdisciplinary research, teaching and extension at local, regional, national and international levels. Programs within the Department of Entomology encompass basic and applied research on arthropods in diverse systems including agriculture, forestry, medical/veterinary, aquatic and a diversity of other ecosystems. Department of Entomology is a vibrant, growing, and internationally-recognized team committed to interdisciplinary research, teaching and extension at local, regional, national and international levels. Programs within the Department of Entomology encompass basic and applied research on arthropods in diverse systems including agriculture, forestry, medical/veterinary, aquatic and a diversity of other ecosystems.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.