Postdoc: Insect Microbiome & RNAi Pest Control

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study insect-microbial symbioses and develop symbiont-mediated RNAi approaches for pest control. The role involves insect rearing, bioassays, molecular work, and data interpretation, with opportunities for manuscript preparation and grant writing.

The position is grant-funded for two years, on-site in the Entomology Department at LSU AgCenter in Baton Rouge, with potential extension

Qualifications

• This PhD position requires a PhD in Entomology or closely related discipline.
• Experience in NWS or related species, insect microbiomes, symbiosis, or RNA interference.
• Ability to plan experiments, troubleshoot, analyze data, and interpret findings.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on insect-microbial symbiosis and symbiont-mediated RNAi strategies.
• Perform insect rearing, bioassays, and microbiome analyses.
• Prepare manuscripts and contribute to grant applications.

Skills

Entomology

Insect microbiomes

RNA interference

Independent research

Education

PhD in Entomology or closely related discipline

Tools

DNA/RNA extraction

PCR

qPCR

Cloning

Sequencing

Gene expression analysis

Job description

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study insect-microbial symbioses and develop symbiont-mediated RNAi approaches for pest control. The role involves insect rearing, bioassays, molecular work, and data interpretation, with opportunities for manuscript preparation and grant writing.

The position is grant-funded for two years, on-site in the Entomology Department at LSU AgCenter in Baton Rouge, with potential extension