Colorado State University
Postdoctoral Scholar - Western Cedar Bark Beetle
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, us, 80523
Special Instructions
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
This position will remain open until filled. To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications and a resume.
References will be requested from finalists. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Position Details
Working Title:
Postdoctoral ScholarPosition Location:
Fort Collins, COWork Location:
Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office workPosting Number:
202401392APPosition Type:
Admin Professional/ Research ProfessionalClassification Title:
Postdoctoral FellowsNumber of Vacancies:
1Work Hours/Week:
40Proposed Annual Salary Range:
$60,000 - $65,000Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to
diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.Description of Work Unit
The Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship is a unit in the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University, located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The department consists of biological and social scientists, houses a variety of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, and offers a variety of programs in forest and rangeland ecology and management.Position Summary
The Davis Forest Health Lab at Colorado State University is seeking a highly quantitative, motivated, and independent Postdoctoral scholar to lead a project exploring the basic biology and ecology of Phloeosinus bark beetles in giant sequoia trees. The successful applicant will be hired in the Department of Forest & Rangeland Stewardship, based in Fort Collins, Colorado (USA). However, project fieldwork will be based out of California, and there is potential for the applicant to be partially or entirely remotely based.The postdoctoral scholar will work to understand the chemical signals that drive behaviors of the western cedar bark beetle, Phloeosinus punctatus, with particular focus on developing attractants for managing, monitoring, and controlling populations. Preferred applicants will know or learn (and apply) several tools in chemical ecology including gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, headspace sampling, and electroantennography. There is little information for the target Phloeosinus species, and strong applicants will demonstrate creativity and ingenuity in designing methods to test insect behaviors in the largest trees in the world. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in ecology, entomology, forestry, or a related field. Applicants with previous experience in chemical ecology and insect behavior will be strongly preferred. The postdoctoral scholar will work with a diverse team of researchers, including research associates and graduate students, and have access to specialized analytical chemistry equipment. The postdoctoral scholar will also be expected to produce high-quality research and present their work to ecosystem managers at conferences and via peer-reviewed publications.Required Job Qualifications
A PhD in entomology or other closely-related ecological discipline.Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.Preferred Job Qualifications
Experience working with bark beetles and Phloeosinus beetles in particular.Experience with insect chemical ecology tools and methods.A background in the ecology and management of Californian conifer species, with emphasis on giant sequoia.Experience writing project grant proposals and managing project funds.Evidence of prior engagement with the forest entomology community.Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.Job Duties
Research Duties (70%):Complete field research including specimen collection and trapping experiments.Complete laboratory research (GC-EAD, chemical development).Complete data analysis and interpretation.Project Management Duties (30%):Complete grant writing and publication of research results.Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License.Search Contact
Sabrina Broderick, sbroderi@colostate.eduEEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.References Requested
References will be requested from finalists.Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
This position will remain open until filled. To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications and a resume.
References will be requested from finalists. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Position Details
Working Title:
Postdoctoral ScholarPosition Location:
Fort Collins, COWork Location:
Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office workPosting Number:
202401392APPosition Type:
Admin Professional/ Research ProfessionalClassification Title:
Postdoctoral FellowsNumber of Vacancies:
1Work Hours/Week:
40Proposed Annual Salary Range:
$60,000 - $65,000Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to
diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.Description of Work Unit
The Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship is a unit in the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University, located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The department consists of biological and social scientists, houses a variety of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, and offers a variety of programs in forest and rangeland ecology and management.Position Summary
The Davis Forest Health Lab at Colorado State University is seeking a highly quantitative, motivated, and independent Postdoctoral scholar to lead a project exploring the basic biology and ecology of Phloeosinus bark beetles in giant sequoia trees. The successful applicant will be hired in the Department of Forest & Rangeland Stewardship, based in Fort Collins, Colorado (USA). However, project fieldwork will be based out of California, and there is potential for the applicant to be partially or entirely remotely based.The postdoctoral scholar will work to understand the chemical signals that drive behaviors of the western cedar bark beetle, Phloeosinus punctatus, with particular focus on developing attractants for managing, monitoring, and controlling populations. Preferred applicants will know or learn (and apply) several tools in chemical ecology including gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, headspace sampling, and electroantennography. There is little information for the target Phloeosinus species, and strong applicants will demonstrate creativity and ingenuity in designing methods to test insect behaviors in the largest trees in the world. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in ecology, entomology, forestry, or a related field. Applicants with previous experience in chemical ecology and insect behavior will be strongly preferred. The postdoctoral scholar will work with a diverse team of researchers, including research associates and graduate students, and have access to specialized analytical chemistry equipment. The postdoctoral scholar will also be expected to produce high-quality research and present their work to ecosystem managers at conferences and via peer-reviewed publications.Required Job Qualifications
A PhD in entomology or other closely-related ecological discipline.Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.Preferred Job Qualifications
Experience working with bark beetles and Phloeosinus beetles in particular.Experience with insect chemical ecology tools and methods.A background in the ecology and management of Californian conifer species, with emphasis on giant sequoia.Experience writing project grant proposals and managing project funds.Evidence of prior engagement with the forest entomology community.Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.Job Duties
Research Duties (70%):Complete field research including specimen collection and trapping experiments.Complete laboratory research (GC-EAD, chemical development).Complete data analysis and interpretation.Project Management Duties (30%):Complete grant writing and publication of research results.Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License.Search Contact
Sabrina Broderick, sbroderi@colostate.eduEEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.References Requested
References will be requested from finalists.Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
#J-18808-Ljbffr