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The Department of Entomology at Louisiana State University invites applications for an Insect Physiologist.  The successful candidate will participate in graduate student training as a member of the Graduate Faculty of Louisiana State University, and will be required to teach a course in Insect Physiology and an upper-level, undergraduate course of general interest to the University community (Insect Biology).  Applicants with a wide range of expertise will be considered, including sensory physiology, pheromone biology, insect nutrition/digestive physiology, ecological/ environmental physiology, insect pathology, or diapause/overwintering biology, but candidates must incorporate modern techniques into their research program.  The successful candidate will be expected to procure funds from a variety of sources (e.g., commodity boards, USDA-AFRI, NSF, or NIH), and commit to development of team-oriented approaches to solving problems of agricultural, urban, or medical importance in collaboration with existing departmental faculty working in the areas of insect systematics, urban entomology, medical/veterinary entomology, toxicology, population genetics, insect symbiosis, integrated pest management, and plant-insect interactions.

The applicant must have a Ph.D. degree (at the time of employment) in Entomology or closely related biological discipline with research experience in Insect Physiology. Outstanding oral and written communication skills are required.