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September 02, 2010
September 2, 2010
assistant professor and
above – The
Entomology Department of National Taiwan University seeks two
faculty candidates with outstanding potential for teaching and
research positions in the area of Entomology. Topic of interest is
insect pathology, microbial control research or plant medicine. For
more information, please refer to the website at
http://www.entomol.ntu.edu.tw/.
August 17, 2010
Regional Technical Director
– Technical position for statewide Pest Control operation in
Southern California market. Candidate must have Bachelors in
entomology or IPM. Must be able to acquire BCE. Salary commensurate
with experience. Send resume to
bert.lopez@univarusa.com.
August 17, 2010
Postdoctoral fellowship
– Postdoctoral fellowship at the Swedish University of Agricultural
Sciences, focused on the functional characteristics of olfactory
receptor neurons in gall midges (Cecidomyiidae) to predict changes
in host plant species preferences as a possible basis for the fast
speciation in the family. The project includes electrophysiological
screening and identification of bioactive volatiles. The project is
part of the research program “Insect Chemical Ecology, Ethology and
Evolution” (http://ice3.se).
Qualifications: PhD with a background in insect behavior or chemical
ecology. Competence in population genetics is a plus. Candidates
should be fluent in spoken and written English. Starting date: Jan
2011, for a period of 1 year, with possibility to 1 year extension.
Applications including a letter of motivation, a CV and 3 potential
referees should be sent at the latest Sept 15, 2010 to:
goeran.birgersson@ltj.slu.se
or
ylva.hillbur@ltj.slu.se.
August 16, 2010
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Postdoctoral Researcher - Psyllid
Endosymbionts - Available immediately. Candidate must have PhD in
insect molecular biology, microbiology, entomology, or related
field. Successful candidate will develop a productive research
program investigating the role of endosymbionts of the Asian citrus
psyllid. The candidate will be responsible for attracting extramural
funding, conducting high quality research, and disseminating
research results in peer-reviewed journals. This position is
initially a one year appointment with yearly extensions possible
pending funding. Competitive salary and health benefits included.
The position is located at the Citrus Research and Extension Center,
Department of Entomology and Nematology, Lake Alfred, FL. Applicants
should submit the following to Dr. Kirsten Pelz-Stelinski: cover
letter, curriculum vitae, university transcripts, and three letters
of recommendation (to be sent by reference directly to Dr.
Pelz-Stelinski). Complete applications must be submitted to
pelzstelinski@ufl.edu by
30 September 2010. The University of Florida is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer.
August 16, 2010
Marketing Manager – Illinois –
This position is responsible for the
overall business management of the Plant Growth Regulators (PGR)
product portfolio for the assigned geographic region, and for
providing long term strategic direction for the PGR brands and
active ingredients. Minimum 10 years experience in the agricultural
industry. Minimum of 5 years experience in either sales or marketing
of agricultural chemical products. Good understanding of plant
physiology, crop protection and the use of plant growth regulators.
A BS/MS in agriculture / biological science. BA or MBA in business
management and marketing are desirable.
For a complete
job description including the job requirements, please go to the career
section at
www.valentbiosciences.com.
Contact:
Human Resources
Valent BioSciences Corporation
870 Technology Way
Libertyville, IL 60048
careers@valent.com
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
August 11, 2010
2 POSTDOC POSITIONS IN MOSQUITO BIOLOGY – Division of
Biology, Kansas State University, Michel laboratory (kmichel@ksu.edu).
Ph.D. or equivalent in Biochemistry, Biology, Entomology, or Public
Health is required. For complete position announcements, please
visit
http://www.ksu.edu/biology/position_openings/michel_postdoc.html
Review of applications will begin September 01, 2010, and continue
until the positions are filled. KSU is an Equal Opportunity
Employer, and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
Background check is required.
August 10, 2010
Academic Vacancy - 11753: Assistant/Associate Professor in Plant
Protection Entomology –
The Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agricultural and Food
Sciences, University of Manitoba invites applications for a tenure
track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor,
commencing January 1, 2011, or as soon as possible thereafter, to
teach and conduct research in Plant Protection Entomology. The
position will be weighted at approximately 45% teaching, 40%
research and 15% service/outreach. Qualified applicants must
possess: a Ph.D. in entomology or a closely related field, a record
of independent research as demonstrated by scholarly publications,
the potential for developing a strong externally funded research
program in one or more areas of plant protection entomology,
demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in undergraduate
and graduate teaching, and excellent oral and written communication
skills. For more information on this opportunity, please visit:
http://umanitoba.ca/cgi-bin/human_resources/jobs/view.pl?posting_id=85010.
August 4, 2010
Entomology Project Leader
–
Company Name: BASF, The Chemical Company; Type: Full Time; Duration:
Permanent; Salary: Commensurate; Location: Research Triangle Park,
North Carolina, United States.
The
primary focus of the Research Associate Sr I position is to serve as the
key technical contact for the US insecticide business for the crop
sector. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for
the development of insecticides in the US region for the crop market
segment, specifically development and launch support activities for new
products / active ingredients, sustained development programs for
registered active ingredients, and evaluation of new insecticide
candidates.
Specific
activities are listed below:
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Independently initiates and directs research.
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Ensures that all results generated from research & development
trials/experiments are properly collected, summarized, interpreted
and communicated. Provides leadership and technical support to
project / selection teams.
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Responsible for guiding and directing the development of assigned
plant protection agents from discovery through
commercialization.Supports and participates in new product
launches.
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Develops innovative technologies to maximize return on new and
existing active ingredients.
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Responsible for preparing new product directions for use.
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Responsible for coordinating further product development, label
expansions, and providing technical support for assigned products
with Business Areas, Regulatory, Formulations and Project
Management. Responsible for properly identifying and supporting
intellectual properties and securing all appropriate patents.
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Participates in the evaluation of third party plant protection
agents, acquisitions of technology and cooperative arrangements with
third parties when activities are related to a particular area of
expertise.
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Develops and/or coordinates resistance management programs for key
active ingredients.
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Serves as representative to IRAC.
Required
Qualifications:
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MS
degree in Entomology with at least 5 years of experience or PhD
degree in Entomology with at least 3 years of experience. BASF
recognizes Institutions of Higher Education that are accredited by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
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A
thorough knowledge of crop protection research processes and
techniques, agronomic and plant protection practices and
agricultural / horticultural markets.
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Working knowledge of computers and software, specifically MS Office,
necessary for communication, data collection / analysis, and
knowledge sharing.
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Proven creative ability, effective communication and team skills,
and the ability to lead others.
Desired:
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A
thorough working knowledge of major agricultural / horticultural
markets, key insect/mite pests and key insecticides/miticides used
in these markets.
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Knowledge of insecticide mode of action, resistance issues, and
experience in the development of assays addressing mode of action,
efficacy, and resistance.
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Field
experience, i.e. setting up field trials with applications,
evaluations and data reporting.
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Prior
experience with ARM software. This position is within a job family
and will be filled at a level applicable to the incumbent's
qualifications.
To Apply:
Please note that we accept online applications only, through our website
at
http://www.basf.com/careers. Please click on "Search job openings,"
and enter 1000892 into the keyword search box.
We offer
compensation and benefits that reflect our leadership position. For more
information about careers at BASF, The Chemical Company, or to view all
of our current openings, visit our website at
http://www.basf.com/careers.
No search
firms. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
August 4, 2010
Research Scientist III –
Type:
Full Time; Duration: Permanent; Salary: Commensurate; Location:
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States
BASF Agricultural Solutions, located in Research Triangle Park (RTP),
North Carolina is headquarters for the BASF Crop Protection Products
NAFTA Division, BASF Plant Sciences L.L.C., BASF Global Insecticide
Research and BASF Global Agricultural Development. We are seeking an
enthusiastic team player as a Research Biologist in the Insecticide
Biology Research Group at BASF's facility in RTP, North Carolina. The
successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary program focused on
the discovery of novel insecticides. Specifically, the incumbent will be
a member of the Insecticide Mode of Action Team, which uses behavioral,
physiological, microscopic and biochemical approaches to identify and
characterize the mechanisms of action of novel insecticide chemistries.
The position requires the ability to utilize a wide range of
physiological and biochemical skills to support the mode of action
discovery process, including: electrophysiology, behavior studies,
genetics and biochemical assays. Written and oral reports on
experimental results and procedures will be required, as well as solid
communication skills and the ability to work independently in a
fast-paced multidisciplinary research team. The candidate must be
willing to handle live insects and compounds of unknown toxicity. The
Research Triangle Park area offers a great quality of life, a low crime
rate, affordable housing, established educational institutions,
world-class healthcare, a diverse industry base, and the ideal
environment to raise a family. This position is eligible for relocation
benefits.
Required Skills:
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B.S. degree in
entomology, biology, zoology or related field with two or more years
experience in mode of action or insect physiology research. Self
starter, strong team orientation and adaptability to diverse
projects.
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Effective
communication, observation and prioritization skills.
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Strong
quantitative reasoning ability.
Desired:
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M.S. degree in
insect physiology, invertebrate toxicology or mode of action
research with two or more years relevant experience -ORPh.D. degree
in insect physiology, invertebrate toxicology or mode of action
research.
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Knowledge of
insecticide toxicology and pesticide chemistry.
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Experience in
microscopy techniques.
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Experience in
analysis of insect behavior.
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Previous
experience working with a multinational agricultural products
company.
This position is within a job family and will be filled at a level
applicable to the incumbent's qualifications and experience level. BASF
recognizes Institutions of Higher Education that are accredited by the
Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
To Apply: Please note that we accept online applications only, through
our website at
http://www.basf.com/careers. Please click on "Search job openings,"
and enter 1000907 into the keyword search box.
We offer compensation and benefits that reflect our leadership position.
For more information about careers at BASF, The Chemical Company, or to
view all of our current openings, visit our website at
http://www.basf.com/careers.
No search firms. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
