THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located in the Bee Biology and Systematics Laboratory.  The incumbent will revise the Nearctic Osmia, a large genus (approx. 160 species) of considerable importance due to its significant pollination role in some ecosystems and its potential for manageable crop pollination.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Recent Ph.D. in Entomology or Biology with an emphasis on entomology is required.  Demonstrated experience in revisionary studies of aculeate Hymenoptera is required, experience with the taxonomy of solitary bees is preferred.

INFORMATION ON SALARY AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS is available at: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html

INFORMATION ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS is available at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp

FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT:

Dr. Terry Griswold
USDA/ARS Bee Biology and Systematics Laboratory
Utah State University
Logan, UT 84322-5310
Phone: 435.797.2526
Fax: 435.797.0461
Email: terry.griswold@ars.usda.gov