Postdoctoral Scholar (3 year fixed term)
Core
Lead innovative research initiatives in hemipteran insect control by designing bioassay platforms and investigating insect-trait interactions to discover novel crop protection solutions.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (Hemipteran Biology & Insect Control)
Builds
Novel insecticidal traits and crop protection solutions for farmers
Domain
Agriculture / Entomology / Crop Protection
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hemipteran physiology and toxicology expertise, independent research design, statistical data analysis, insect bioassay design, colony maintenance, SOP development, technical training
Preferred skills
Molecular techniques in insect research, LIMS usage, automated liquid handling/robotics, plant-insect interaction knowledge, microscopy techniques
Technologies
R, Python, JMP, SAS, digital imaging, confocal microscopy, SEM
Responsibilities
Design and optimize in vitro and in planta bioassays, implement cutting-edge technologies for assay sensitivity, perform statistical analysis, author technical reports, establish SOPs, provide scientific guidance to junior staff, manage project timelines
Seniority
Postdoctoral Scholar (3 years post-PhD)