[Entm-researchstaff] Fwd: FW: Could you please forward to the CEDA list? - Postdoc positions at UF

Mon Sep 27 14:00:42 PDT 2021

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Date: Mon, Sep 27, 2021 at 1:55 PM
Subject: FW: Could you please forward to the CEDA list? - Postdoc positions
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Cc: Heather McAuslane <hjmca at ufl.edu>, Bonning,Bryony <bbonning at ufl.edu>

Forward on behalf of Dr. McAuslane and Dr. Bryony Bonning

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*From:* Bonning,Bryony <bbonning at ufl.edu>
*Sent:* Monday, September 27, 2021 3:52 PM
*To:* McAuslane,Heather J <hjmca at ufl.edu>
*Subject:* Postdoc positions at UF

*Two Postdoctoral Scholar Positions  *

Two positions are available at University of Florida to work on disruption
of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) vectoring of the causative agent of citrus
greening. This disease has devastated citrus production in Florida and now
threatens citrus production in Texas and California. The bacterium presumed
to cause this disease, *Candidatus* Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), is
transmitted by ACP. The goal of this project is to prevent ACP transmission
of CLas by disrupting CLas interaction with the ACP gut. This project is
funded by the USDA for collaborative research in the labs of Dr. Kirsten
Pelz-Stelinski, Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC), Lake Alfred,
FL and Dr. Bryony C. Bonning, Department of Entomology & Nematology,
Gainesville, FL.

*Responsibilities*:  Position

1. *Hemipteran gut physiology* (Gainesville, FL)

   - Characterize interaction between gut binding peptides with the ACP gut
   epithelium
   - Assess the impact of gene silencing of target gut genes on survival,
   behavior and fecundity
   - Liaise with personnel at CREC for testing impacts on CLas

2. *Insect biotechnology* (Lake Alfred, FL)

   - Develop delivery system for gut binding peptides in ACP
   - Assess the fitness of paratransgenic insects
   - Evaluate impacts of gene silencing on CLas acquisition
   - Liaise with personnel in Gainesville for testing impacts on CLas

Required Qualifications:

   - PhD, in entomology, microbiology, biochemistry or a related area

Preferred qualifications:

   - Research experience with insect physiology and / or gene silencing
   (Position #1)
   - Solid molecular biology and biochemistry skills
   - Strong communication and organizational skills.

These positions are based in the Department of Entomology and Nematology
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at University of Florida. The Bonning lab provides outstanding
infrastructure for cutting edge research and has a strong record of
innovation and trainee placement within the agricultural biotechnology
industry sector, USDA and academia. The Pelz-Stelinski lab specializes in
vector biology, insect immune systems, and microbial ecology and works
extensively with the citrus industry to address research priorities related
to ACP biology and management, including investigation of CLas transmission
and evaluation of biotechnological tools for CLas management in commercial
citrus.

University of Florida has the largest Entomology and Nematology department
in the nation, with outstanding facilities. The diverse faculty has
strengths in both basic and applied research, and strong collaborative and
interdepartmental interactions.  Gainesville, Florida is consistently
ranked among the Top 10 Best College Towns
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in the U.S.

Candidates should apply by emailing a single pdf file with “PD Application
– ACP” in the subject line containing 1) a statement of research
experience, interests and career goals, 2) curriculum vitae including
complete publication list, 3) names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers
for three references to: Dr. Bryony C. Bonning, E-mail: bbonning at ufl.edu
for position #1, or to Dr. Kirsten Pelz Stelinski, E-mail:
pelzstelinski at ufl.edu for position #2.

Review of applications will begin on *Monday, November 1st, 2021* and
continue until the positions have been filled.

*Bryony C. Bonning *Director, NSF I/UCRC Center for Arthropod Management
Technologies
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Eminent Scholar and Professor

Department of Entomology & Nematology

University of Florida

Charles Steinmetz Hall

1881 Natural Area Dr.

PO Box 110620

Gainesville, FL   32611-0620 USA

(352) 273-3984 Office

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