Michigan State University
Location
East Lansing, MI | United States
Job description
Job no: 933501
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
Department: Entomology Agriculture And Natural Res 10002268
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Position Summary
The applicant will maintain an active research program in insect molecular systematics, particularly with beetles and provide leadership in the curation and databasing of frozen insect specimens and DNA data as part of the AJ Cook Arthropod Research Collection. The successful applicant will be expected to develop molecular systematic techniques, generate and catalog DNA data, reconstruct phylogenies with modern methodology, collaborate with international and national colleagues, collect and organize specimens for frozen preservation, sort and identify beetle specimens including species level, describe and diagnose species based on morphological and molecular characters, develop both web based multi-entry and traditional dichotomous keys, and publish peer reviewed papers.
Position is funded for 9-months, with possible extension based on performance and funding availability.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll 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 DegreeDoctorate -Entomology, Biology or related
Minimum RequirementsDemonstrated training and expertise in curatorial techniques, beetle taxonomy, molecular systematics, and a record of scholarly activities in their field demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications.
Desired QualificationsTraining in beetle systematics, knowledge of Lucid, Fact Sheet Fusion software and the online databases Symbiota and GenBank.
Required Application MaterialsCV, cover letter and statement of interest
Website Department StatementThis position will be housed in the MSU Department of Entomology, 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 StatementMichigan 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.
Advertised: Mar 5, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 14, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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