Title:

306-NN - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Business Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Additional Titles:

Location:

WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Faculty - Academic - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Hopkins (https://labs.wsu.edu/hopkinslab/ ) and Kulhanek (https://labs.wsu.edu/kulhaneklab/ ) labs at Washington State University seek a postdoctoral research associate to work on various projects related to commercial beekeeping management practices. The primary project is a sponsored research project testing a novel nutritional supplement for honey bees. Typical protein supplements sometimes referred to as “pollen substitutes,” typically lack essential amino acids and micronutrients present in real pollen that bees need to thrive. This new supplement is designed to fill nutritional gaps and more closely mimic real pollen, better supporting colony health and survival. We are investigating how this novel supplement affects several aspects of honey bee health including colony size, strength, survival, pest and pathogen loads, and the gut microbiome. The creation of such a large longitudinal dataset will offer many opportunities for publications, and the successful candidate is encouraged to pursue publications meeting their interests.

This project involves close collaboration with several commercial beekeeping operations located in Washington, Idaho, and California. Travelling to visit these operations and to almond pollination to collect data is required. The successful applicant will work along with beekeepers, industry members, and multidisciplinary researchers to gather data on honey bee health over space and time. The candidate will be responsible for project coordination, data management and analysis, and communicating with sponsoring agencies. In addition to the nutritional supplement project, the candidate will also assist with data analysis and preparation of publications relating to other projects involving commercial beekeeping practices (Varroa management, indoor storage of honey bee colonies, etc.)

Required Qualifications:

1) Must hold a PhD degree in a field of ecology, entomology, biology, or related.

2) The applicant must both be willing to work with bees (beekeeping experience preferred) and have strong data management and analytical abilities.

3) The ability to lift 50 lbs and obtain a valid driver’s license is required.

• The successful applicant will be expected to travel to perform field work and collect data.

• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, as the position requires coordination between sponsors, researchers, and beekeepers.

• This position is open to anyone with the legal ability to begin working in the US.

Additional Information:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.
Area/College:

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

Entomology

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA, 99164

Department Link:

https://entomology.wsu.edu/

Annual Salary:

$55,000.00 | Commensurate upon qualifications and experience.

FTE:

100%

Tenure Track:

No

Position Type:

Temporary

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end after one year from the starting date. Renewal is dependent on every year pending satisfactory performance, the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Screening Begin Date:

This position has been posted as Open until Filled. The screening of applicants will begin on September 6, 2022.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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