There would also be a strong expectation for research collaboration with scientists in the Department and elsewhere in the University. Potential research collaborations exist with faculty in cross-disciplinary programs such as the Interdisciplinary Plant Group, the Center for Agroforestry, and the USDA research units in Biological Control of Insects and Plant Genetics. The successful candidate will be expected to publish refereed articles, pursue competitive and other grant funding, and supervise graduate students in support of the research effort. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the affairs of the Department, Plant Sciences Unit, and the University. Earned Ph.D. in Entomology or related area, with education and experience in quantitative insect community ecology.
Postdoctoral experience is advantageous.
Potential projects could examine subterranean termite taxonomy, biogeography, landscape ecology, or seasonal and spatial changes in termite foraging intensity and depth in the soil profile. The Department of Entomology at the University of Missouri has a graduate research assistant position opening now for M.S. in the areas of hormonal signal transduction and insecticidal proteins. Background in physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology is preferred. MU makes available to applicants a security report of crimes that occurred on campus over the previous three years.