Post-Doctoral Associate-AD Toews

Job Details

• Posting Number: G/R31821P
• Working Title:
  
  Post-Doctoral Associate-AD Toews
• Department: CAES-Entomology
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  04/01/2026
• Posting Date: 03/02/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes

Special Instructions To Applicants

Applicants should submit the following: a letter of application, detailed curriculum vitae (25-page limit) and a one-page statement of research philosophy. Further, the candidate needs to arrange for three letters of reference that address his or her qualifications for the position. All application materials and independent letters of reference should be submitted electronically to Dr. Michael Toews at mtoews.

Location

Joint appointment between the Department of Entomology, University of Georgia
- Tifton Campus and the USDA-ARS Fruit and Tree Nut Research Laboratory, Byron, GA. The applicant will be based at Byron, located 15 miles south of Macon on I-75.

Location of Vacancy:
Tifton Area

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Duties/Responsibilities

• 60% – Responsible for literature review, experimental design, implementation and publication of hypothesis driven experiments using entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi. Working environments include lab, greenhouse and field.
• 25% – Maintenance of insect and plant colonies. Working environments include lab and greenhouse and may include planting, watering and weeding.
• 15% – Writes protocols and directs research staff to assist with laboratory operations.

Position Summary

The appointee will coordinate, conduct and publish original research to support growers with management of economically important insect pests using entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi. Projects include various aspects of invertebrate pathology and microbial control such as production and formulation technology, genetics, and ecology. Focus crops will include pecan and peach as well as others. One specified project will be to elucidate and integrate ecological knowledge of a whitefly host and newly discovered entomopathogenic fungus to formulate and test novel pest management strategies.

Research will include laboratory, greenhouse, plot and on-farm trials.

Qualifications

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Entomology or closely related field with a strong background of relevant course work, a record of peer reviewed scholarly achievement, and excellent communication skills.

Previous experience with entomopathogenic nematodes and or fungi is desirable.

Physical Demands

Good physical condition, lifting up to 25 pounds, working outside under high heat and humidity, and repeatedly bending over to collect insects at ground level.

Additional Information

Driving is required for this position.

Position has no trust responsibilities and does not have operation, access, or control of financial resources. No P-Card requirement.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and possibly a satisfactory credit check or pre-employment drug test if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Recruitment Contact

Name:
Dr. Michael Toews

Email: mtoews