Lead Entomologist - Behavioral Assay Development

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• Design and develop behavioral assays to assess insect response to predicted repellent compounds.
• Lead experiments to test compounds for broad-spectrum effectiveness.
• Analyze experimental data to optimize compound performance, ensuring both repellency and pleasant odor characteristics.
• Present findings to the leadership team and contribute to the ongoing development of novel insect repellents.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Alameda, CA.

Building an alternative to insecticides is one of the most important technical challenges of our time. Monarch is developing a product that works—a spatial repellent that protects crops from insects, humans from toxins, and insects from needless harm. If that mission motivates you, consider applying. Learn more about Monarch.

PhD or Master’s degree in Entomology or a related field.

Experience in behavioral assays and insect behavior research.

Experience working with machine learning models or cheminformatics pipelines is a plus.

Excellent analytical skills.

Strong work ethic.

Compensation Range: $125K - $175K