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Professor in Neurobiology of Insect Chemical Ecology

Penn State University Park💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-24 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead a multidisciplinary research program investigating neurobiological mechanisms underlying insect chemical ecology, specifically visual and olfactory-mediated behaviors, plant-insect interactions, and environmental impacts on insect behavior.

Role type

Full Professor (Tenure-track)

Builds

Extramurally funded research projects and interdisciplinary training programs

Domain

Neuroscience / Entomology / Chemical Ecology

Deliverable

production ML models | research

Required skills

[None explicitly listed as a list, but implied: grant writing, multidisciplinary research leadership, teaching, mentorship]

Preferred skills

[None explicitly listed as a list]

Technologies

[None explicitly listed]

Responsibilities

Establish a rigorous externally funded research program; Promote a culture of excellence in chemical ecology and neuroscience research, teaching, and outreach; Foster interdisciplinary collaborations; Contribute to the intellectual life and strategic growth of Centers and Institutes; Engage faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and students to build innovative research directions; Support the training of the next generation of scientists; Provide mentorship for early-career faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and students; Strengthen community development and engagement.

Seniority

Full Professor, tenure-track

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