Postdoctoral Fellow in Insect Movement Ecology

A postdoctoral researcher position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Tania Kim in the Department of Entomology at Kansas State University. We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to help with projects related to understanding the movement ecology of harmful and beneficial insects. Understanding how and where insects move across landscapes are critical for pest and disease management and biodiversity conservation, yet few studies explicitly incorporate insect movement due to logical challenges owing to their small size and cryptic feeding behavior. We seek an individual that can think creatively about how to quantify insect movement across landscapes using techniques such mark-recapture, molecular approaches, stable isotopes, remotely sensed data, and/or incorporate movement into distribution and population models. The research will primarily focus on insect movement within Kansas landscapes, which are dominated by grasslands and annual crops such as sorghum, wheat, and corn. In addition to agriculture, fire and grazing are important anthropogenic disturbances within this region.

This position is On-site and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Entomology, Ecology, Biology, Agriculture, or a closely related field.
• Strong scientific writing skills, including a record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong technical expertise in both laboratory and field research settings.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a research team.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience conducting insect ecology research.
• Experience with statistical and spatial modeling techniques.