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Entomology Survey Intern, Biodiversity Research OuTrop, Borneo (posted 27 January 2012)

The Biodiversity group of OuTrop, an NGO based in Kalimantan, Borneo, is currently looking for an intern to join their biodiversity research group in March 2012.  The intern will work on entomological surveying and research.  Interested students or researchers please contact Nick Marchant nmarchant@outrop.com  for a job description.  Also see:   http://www.orangutantrop.com/  http://www.outrop.blogspot.com/

Research Assistant/Technical Officer, University of New England (posted 25 November 2011)

A full-time research assistant/technical officer is required to contribute to several research projects involving behavioural manipulation of pest populations with plant volatile-based semiochemical products. The position is based in Armidale (University of New England) but will require extensive field work, mostly in cotton regions especially the Namoi Valley. It will involve working with a small team of university and commercial sector researchers. Part-time enrolment in a research higher degree can be considered.A full-time research assistant/technical officer is required to contribute to several research projects involving behavioural manipulation of pest populations with plant volatile-based semiochemical products. The position is based in Armidale (University of New England) but will require extensive field work, mostly in cotton regions especially the Namoi Valley. It will involve working with a small team of university and commercial sector researchers. Part-time enrolment in a research higher degree can be considered.

Duties will include:
-       assisting in maintaining laboratory cultures (Helicoverpa spp., diamondback moth, potato moth, Etiella ~20%)
-       Assisting in laboratory bioassays of behavioural responses to semiochemicals (olfactometers and wind tunnels ~20%)
-       Assisting in small-scale and commercial scale on-farm field trials of semiochemical products (~60%)
 
Tertiary qualifications in biology or agriculture are essential, and experience in entomological research is desirable. The ability to operate independently in the field and to work effectively with growers and consultants is essential.
 
The position is available initially until 30/6/2012. Depending on the outcome of grant applications it may be available for a further three years, subject to advertisement and formal selection procedures.
 
Pay will be negotiated depending on qualifications and experience but is expected to be around $50k, with normal UNE superannuation and other benefits.
 
Contact Professor Peter Gregg (0427727931, or pgregg@une.edu.au )
 

Senior Scientist (applied entomology) position with Biosecurity Queensland (posted 12 Oct 2011)

Operating from within Biosecurity Queensland’s State-wide Operations, you will provide expert advice and leadership to Plant Biosecurity and Product Integrity field operations activities in the area of applied entomology and biosecurity science.  See more details...   Further information is available from the department’s website at www.deedi.qld.gov.au

Closing date 25 October 2011

Rotational Field Entomologists - MosquitoZone

These positions are with Mosquitozone, a company that has contracted with ExxonMobil to  
provide vector‐control services during the construction phase of a natural gas pipeline from  
the highlands of Papua New Guinea to Port Moresby. The selected entomologists will  
provide onsite supervision for vector control operations in Papua New Guinea on a  
rotational basis.  
For information about employment opportunities, please contact:

Cole Church at  (713) 840‐ 6426

cole.church@mosquitozone.com  

Detailed Position Description