Entomology Research Scientist: Insect Culture & Data

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Agricultural Research Service in Manhattan, Kansas seeks a versatile entomology specialist to support colonies of mosquitos, midges, and other insects used in research projects.

Responsibilities include maintaining insect colonies, providing correct species and developmental stages, analyzing data for reports, and mentoring staff on culture techniques.

Applicants must meet basic entomology requirements and possess graduate education toward a Ph.D. degree as described in the position posting.

Qualifications

• Degree in entomology or a related biology/physical science with at least 16 semester hours in entomology.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable per the announcement.
• Specialized experience includes breeding mosquitos, midges or other insects for research and compiling data for reports.
• Education: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward a Ph.D. or Ph.D. or equivalent.
• Experience may include volunteer work and is creditable for qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain colonies of mosquitos, midges, house flies, and other insects for research projects.
• Provide insects of the proper species, developmental stage, and quality for studies.
• Analyze and compile research data for reports and manuscripts.
• Offer informal instruction to employees regarding insect species kept in culture.

Skills

Insect breeding

Data analysis

Training others

Education

Entomology degree or related field

Job description

USDA Agricultural Research Service in Manhattan, Kansas seeks a versatile entomology specialist to support colonies of mosquitos, midges, and other insects used in research projects.

Responsibilities include maintaining insect colonies, providing correct species and developmental stages, analyzing data for reports, and mentoring staff on culture techniques.

Applicants must meet basic entomology requirements and possess graduate education toward a Ph.D. degree as described in the position posting.