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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Department of Entomology October 24, 2014

Position: Research Associate.

Location: Department of Entomology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-4004.

Appointment: 12-month, full-time (40 hours/week), term, non-tenure track position. Annual renewal contingent on satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Salary: $34,000 to $38,000/year (negotiable based on experience).

Starting Date: January 11, 2015

Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the research associate include the following: conduct research projects associated with horticultural insect and mite pests under laboratory, greenhouse, and field conditions; prepare progress reports; maintain insect rearing colonies in the laboratory and greenhouse; design and execute small and large scale laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments; collect data based on different sampling methods; engage in student supervision; and analyze and summarize data associated with research projects.

Qualifications: Required: Ph.D in Biological Control or Integrated Pest Management with a strong background in understanding whole organism biology and ecology of plants and insects. Maintain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator license (Kansas). Experience in calculating treatment rates, calibration, and maintenance of application equipment. Experience using enzyme-linked immunsorbent assays (ELISA) preferred. Also, require familiarity with statistical programs including SAS, JMP, and Statistix.

Applications: Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and contact information, including e-mail addresses of at least three references by email to Evelyn Kennedy ([email protected]). Screening of applications begin December 1, 2014 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Contact person for specific information regarding the position:

Dr. Raymond Cloyd Department of Entomology Kansas State University Manhattan, KS 66506 785-532-4750 [email protected]

KSU is an AA/EOE employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans; and encourages diversity among its employees. Background check required.