- Agency
- Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory - University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS)
- Location
- Vero Beach, FL
- Job Category
- Faculty Appointments, Tenure-Track Faculty
- Salary
- Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
- Start Date
- November 15, 2019
- Last Date to Apply
- September 15, 2019
- Website
- https://college.agrilife.org/entojobs/wp-content/uploads/sites/79/2019/08/0003-4846-FMEL-Mosquito-Arbovirus.pdf
- Description
- Duties and Responsibilities This is a 9-month tenure-accruing position that will be 80% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) and 20% extension (Florida Cooperative Extension Service), available at the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Research duties focus on the biology and control of mosquitoes and the pathogens they transmit with emphasis on developing and evaluating information and tools relevant to mosquito and pathogen management. Tenure will accrue in the Department of Entomology and Nematology. The successful candidate will participate actively in undergraduate and graduate education by chairing and serving on graduate committees, supervising thesis, dissertation and undergraduate research, and publishing research results with students. Faculty are encouraged to participate in professional development activities related to teaching and advising and may teach courses and seminars. The successful candidate will seek contract and grant funding actively to support his/her program. Because of the IFAS land-grant mission, all faculty are expected to be supportive of and engaged in all three mission areas—Research, Teaching and Extension—regardless of the assignment split specified in the position description. Employment Conditions This position is available November 15, 2019 and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Compensation is commensurate with the education, experience, and qualifications of the selected applicant. Nominations Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to: Please refer to Requisition # 49485 Dr. Derrick Mathias Chair, Search and Screen Committee University of Florida Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory 200 9th St, SE Vero Beach, FL 32962 Telephone: 772-226-6645 Facsimile: (772) 778-7205 Electronic Mail: d.mathias@ufl.edu Application Information Individuals wishing to apply should go online to http://apply.interfolio.com/65566 and submit: o Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above o Curriculum vitae o Contact information (including email addresses) for at least three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation o Unofficial transcripts Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
- Qualifications
- Qualifications Required: A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in a relevant biological science or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to IFAS core values of excellence, diversity, global involvement, and accountability. Preferred: Postdoctoral experience is desirable. Special consideration will be given to candidates with previous experience in research dealing with mosquito/arbovirus management and related environmental effects and demonstrated experience using modern approaches and techniques in other disciplines which may include, but are not limited to molecular ecology and evolution, community ecology, chemical ecology, toxicology, population biology, tropical ecology, ecosystem ecology, conservation biology, and epidemiology of mosquito-borne diseases. Integrative and cross-disciplinary research is strongly encouraged.
- Job Number
- 122
- Contact Person
- Dr. Derrick Mathias
- Contact Phone
- 772-226-6645
- Contact eMail
- d.mathias@ufl.edu