[Pollinator] Postdoc position at UF in blueberry pollination ecology

[Mallinger,Rachel]

A USDA-funded postdoc position is available in the Mallinger Lab<http://www.rachelmallinger.com/> at the University of Florida to work on blueberry pollination ecology. The post-doc will work closely with collaborators at Washington State University and Michigan State University to improve pollination of cultivated highbush blueberries. Research in the Mallinger Lab will focus on evaluating blueberry pollination requirements, floral traits that enhance plant attractiveness to pollinators, and variation in these traits across plant genotypes. The position will also include research on the effects of managed bee stocking density on pollination rates, and temperature and humidity effects on pollination success. The post-doc will additionally be expected to contribute to extension activities with growers and other stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications: 1) PhD in relevant field such as ecology, entomology, horticulture or botany, 2) research experience in plant-insect interactions, 3) a desire and ability to conduct field research in cropping systems, and 4) evidence of ability to publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.


Preferred qualifications: Research experience in pollination ecology and/or chemical ecology including research on pollen and nectar chemistry and floral volatiles.

Salary: $50,000/year

Start date: Late fall 2020 or by January 1, 2021

Duration: This is a fully-funded position for 3 years. The appointment will be offered for 1 year with renewal for up to 3 years pending satisfactory performance.

Location: This position is based on the main campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. Gainesville is a lively college town offering a strong arts and music scene along with plentiful outdoor recreation activities. UF was recently ranked in the top 10 public universities in the U.S., and UF's Department of Entomology and Nematology was rated best in the world in 2017.

To apply: Please send a cover letter describing your interest in the position and your qualifications, CV, and list of three references with contact information as a single pdf file to Dr. Rachel Mallinger at rachel.mallinger at ufl.edu<mailto:rachel.mallinger at ufl.edu>. Review of applicants will begin August 25, 2020 and position will remain open until filled. Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. 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).

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences<http://ifas.ufl.edu/> is committed to creating an environment that affirms diversity across a variety of dimensions, including ability, class, ethnicity/race, gender identity and expression. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF<https://hr.ufl.edu/manager-resources/recruitment-staffing/institutional-equity-diversity/ada-and-accessibility-services-for-uf-employees-and-job-applicants/> .

Contact: Dr. Rachel Mallinger, rachel.mallinger at ufl.edu<mailto:rachel.mallinger at ufl.edu>



Rachel Mallinger
Assistant Professor
University of Florida
Department of Entomology and Nematology
Lab Website: www.rachelmallinger.com
rachel.mallinger at ufl.edu<mailto:rachel.mallinger at ufl.edu>
Office Phone: 352-273-3962

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