Position Location: USDA, ARS, Subtropical Horticulture Research Station, 13601 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL 33158

Position: Post Doctoral Associate (one year with potential extension to two years) Salary Range: $35,000 to $44,000

Qualifications: Ph.D. in entomology with an emphasis in biological control

Availability: April 1, 2007 or as soon as a candidate can be identified

Job Description:

Methods development and field data collection focused on invasive pests and their natural enemies for use in Florida and possibly offshore. A committee comprised of Federal and State regulators and researchers will provide oversight for project direction.

Responsibilities will include:

* Conduct applied research in support of implementation of biological control of targeted invasive pests.

* Publish in refereed/non-refereed journals and provide extension information and materials

* Evaluate field release and establishment of natural enemies and determine success of biological control projects

* Develop rearing techniques for natural enemies

* Cooperatively evaluate new invasive pests in Florida as potential targets for biological control and provide assistance in preparing environmental assessments for releasing natural enemies

* Act as a liaison to cooperating agencies through regular conference calls and summary reports

* Provide supervision for 1-2 lab/field assistants

Benefits: The University of Florida offers optional life and medical insurance for post-doctoral positions. Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 4 hours per pay period (2 weeks).

Send a letter of interest, current CV, and three letters of references to:

Dr. Catharine Mannion, University of Florida, IFAS, Tropical Research and Education Center, 18905 SW 280th Street, Homestead, FL 33031

Tele: 305-236-7001 x220; Fax: 304-246-7003; e-mail: cmannion@ufl.edu

Contact: Dr. Catharine Mannion
Email: cmannion@ufl.edu
Phone: 305-236-7001 x220