Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate for the Cranberry Entomology program located at the Rutgers P.E. Marucci Center located near Chatsworth, NJ. Position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a Ph.D. degree and documentation of such by the anticipated start date of April 01, 2025.

The successful applicant will join a vibrant laboratory with a diverse and collaborative environment with access to cutting-edge resources in a major research university. 

The responsibilities of this position will focus on developing and implementing laboratory and field protocols to study cranberry resistance to the blunt-nosed leafhopper, a vector of false blossom disease, assessing infestation risk, and investigating vector-pathogen dynamics.

The successful applicant is expected to provide leadership, contribute to writing scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, and present results at scientific conferences.

Minimum Education and Experience: Requires a PhD degree preferably in Entomology or other relevant area. Required expertise in insect biology and behavior, field and laboratory research, molecular techniques for disease detection and transmission, and statistical analysis. Requires good communication skills and computer literacy. Knowledge of conducting laboratory experiments and safely using laboratory equipment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Requires excellent oral and written communication skills and high level of computer literacy. Must have a high level of familiarity with typical laboratory equipment and typical software used in entomological research. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.