[Pollinator] Postdoc Position at USDA-ARS (Logan, UT)

[Jonathan Koch]

Dear Colleagues,

We are readvertising a *postdoctoral research position* at the USDA-ARS in
Logan, Utah to examine the potential for non-lethal sampling approaches
such as eDNA and photography to study pollinator ecology in USFWS refuges
in California. Review of applications begins on *Friday, December 29.* The
advertisement is attached and pasted below.

Please share with your networks and folks you think might be interested in
the position. Let me know if you have any questions!

Thank you!

Jon
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Dr. Jonathan Berenguer Uhuad Koch, Ph.D.
https://jonathanbkoch.weebly.com/


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*Position:  *Research Biologist - Research Associate

*Salary Range:  *$69,107 – $89,835



The *Pollinating Insect Research Unit (PIRU) of the Agricultural Research
Service *is searching for a postdoctoral researcher in Entomology.  This is
a full-time, *time-limited appointment initially for 13 months*, with
possible extension(s) of appointment to a total of 4 years contingent on
performance and funding availability.  The researcher will be working
directly with Jonathan Koch and Michael Branstetter in *Logan, UT*.  The
assignment is to develop and test non-lethal, low impact survey methods to
obtain as much information as possible on wild bees (e.g., Family, Genus,
Species, as applicable) and plant visitation on USFWS refuges in
California. The incumbent will be required to conduct field work on USFWS
refuges in California during the bee flight season. To achieve non-lethal
methods for species identification, the incumbent will use and develop
molecular methods, computational skills, high quality photographic imaging
methods, and metabarcoding approaches to 1) assemble and analyze new
genomic data from eDNA samples and museum specimens to make
species-identifications; eDNA samples will be achieved through non-lethal
swabbing of bees, collection of flowering plants, and deployment of
artificial flowers to attract bee visitors, 2) conduct plant-pollinator
interaction assessments and vegetation surveys in the field using
high-quality photography; 3) develop a framework for high-quality image and
DNA capture of museum specimens to support a reference library for image
and DNA-based approaches for species-identification, 4) develop and
integrate novel bioinformatics pipelines for genomics, including the use of
artificial intelligence methods. The knowledge required for this position
is the following: bee ecology, metabarcoding knowledge, conservation
genomics, next-generation sequencing, field safety, computer programming
(Linux, python, R), and photography. *Qualification Requirements*:  Ph.D.
in biological sciences or related disciplines appropriate to this
position.  Applicants must meet basic Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Qualification Standard’s requirements of the scientific discipline
necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.
 Applicants must also meet *U.S. citizenship or permanent residents who
meet certain eligibility requirements may apply*.  Additional information
on the employment of non-citizens can be found at:
https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/employforeignnationals/. To apply for the
position please send 1) cover letter detailing your interest and fit for
the position, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) contact information for three
professional references, and 4) unofficial transcripts to
Jonathan.Koch at usda.gov. Review of applications begin on *Friday, December
29, 2023*.



*****ARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider *****
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