Invasive Ant Ecology Research Scientist

Ugajobsearch; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens invites applications for an Assistant Research Scientist in Entomology. This 12-month, non-tenure-track position focuses on the ecology and evolution of globally invasive ant species, combining fieldwork in GA/SE with lab analyses to distinguish native and invasive populations.

The successful candidate will conduct molecular genetic analyses, contribute to experimental design, publish findings, and help secure extramural funding.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability in quantitative skills for biological research including molecular genetic analysis, organizing and executing sample collection trips, macroevolutionary data compilation and analysis, and phylogeographic analysis are required.
• A strong record in project design, publishing, and obtaining extramural funding is expected.

Responsibilities

• Design, organize and conduct highly specialized experiments using established protocols and in some cases new protocols.

Skills

quantitative skills for biological研究

molecular genetic analysis

sample collection trips

macroevolutionary data compilation and

phylogeographic analysis

project design

extramural funding

Education

Doctoral degree in entomology or ecology

Job description

The University of Georgia in Athens invites applications for an Assistant Research Scientist in Entomology. This 12-month, non-tenure-track position focuses on the ecology and evolution of globally invasive ant species, combining fieldwork in GA/SE with lab analyses to distinguish native and invasive populations.

The successful candidate will conduct molecular genetic analyses, contribute to experimental design, publish findings, and help secure extramural funding.