Assistant Research Scientist - Insect Behavior & Genomics

University of Georgia- FACS; Athens, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia seeks an Assistant Research Scientist (non-tenure track) to lead an independent research program focused on insect behavior, chemical ecology, and genetics, with emphasis on fire ants. The role includes securing external funding, mentoring students, and collaborating across the Entomology department and with national/international partners.

The position is 100% research, initially funded through NSF award, with continuation contingent on external funding; located in the

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in the discipline.
• Preference for 3–5 years postdoctoral research experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain an independent, nationally and internationally recognized research program.
• Develop innovative questions; formulate hypotheses; design laboratory, field, computational, and quantitative studies on insect behavior, chemical ecology, genetics, and invasive species biology.
• Publish high-impact, peer-reviewed manuscripts and secure external funding to support the program.

Skills

Empirical methods

Quantitative skills

Molecular analysis

Field sampling

Data visualization

Project design

Publishing

Extramural funding

Mentoring

Education

Terminal degree in the discipline

3–5 years postdoctoral research experience preferred

Job description

University of Georgia seeks an Assistant Research Scientist (non-tenure track) to lead an independent research program focused on insect behavior, chemical ecology, and genetics, with emphasis on fire ants. The role includes securing external funding, mentoring students, and collaborating across the Entomology department and with national/international partners.

The position is 100% research, initially funded through NSF award, with continuation contingent on external funding; located in the