Visiting Research Scholar

College Station, TX

Full time

R-091074

Job Title

Visiting Research Scholar

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Entomology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

-Participate in ongoing research projects in the lab focusing on insect chemical ecology on mechanisms and applications of plant-insect interactions.

-Conducting lab, greenhouse, and field experimental work, analyzing data, preparing reports

-Research manuscripts

-Develop and submit research proposals to funding agencies

-Other duties as assigned

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Entomology or related field

Preferred Education:

PhD in Entomology or related field

Preferred Experience:

Chemical ecology research skills and techniques. Experience with chemical/molecular ecology techniques, biological control of insects, and/or field research.

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