Professor in Neurobiology of Insect Chemical Ecology
This position is supported by the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and will contribute to the missions of the Penn State Neuroscience Institute, Center for Chemical Ecology, Center for Pollinator Research, and Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics. It is part of an ongoing, cross-University cluster hire in neuroscience.
About the role
We seek candidates with multidisciplinary projects investigating the neurobiological mechanisms underlying insect chemical ecology related to visual and olfactory-mediated behaviors, including plant-insect interactions, insect-host interactions, and impacts of environmental conditions on insect behavior.
Successful candidates will establish a rigorous externally funded research program and contribute to the intellectual life and strategic growth of the Department of Entomology and associated centers and institutes.
Responsibilities
- Promote a culture of excellence in chemical ecology and neuroscience research, teaching, and outreach across the Penn State system
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborations connecting the Department of Entomology with the Huck Institute of the Life Sciences’ Neuroscience Institute, Center for Chemical Ecology, Center for Pollinator Research, and Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
- Contribute actively to the intellectual life and strategic growth of these Centers and Institutes through collaborative research initiatives, training activities, workshops, and seminars
- Join the faculty of one of the Huck Institute's six Interdisciplinary Graduate Degree Programs
- Engage faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and students to build innovative research directions at the interface of chemical ecology and neuroscience
- Support the training of the next generation of scientists through classroom and experiential learning opportunities
- Provide mentorship for early-career faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and students
- Strengthen community development and engagement at the student, staff, postdoctoral, and faculty levels
Requirements
- PhD in a life science-related field
- Completed all degree requirements by the appointment date
- Academic track record commensurate with the level of Full Professor with tenure
- Established track record of extramural funding
- Published results from multidisciplinary research projects
- Evidence of leadership of multidisciplinary scientific teams
- Strong track record of student and postdoctoral scholar education and training
Benefits
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Generous 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children