Research Associate

About the role

The Ghosh Lab is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to work on a research project investigating immune priming and disease dynamics in bumble bees. The successful candidate will conduct research at the interface of insect immunology, pollinator biology, and conservation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments involving immune assays and pathogen exposure studies.
• Carry out individual and colony-level assays to assess immune function and colony performance in bumble bees.
• Apply ecological approaches to understand how immune priming influences pathogen resistance and colony health.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Entomology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Immunology, or a closely related discipline.
• Exception may be granted for individuals with bachelor's degrees and significant relevant experience.
• Experience in insect ecology, insect immunology, or pollinator biology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and scientific writing skills.
• Experience with pollinator systems such as bumble bees or other social insects.
• Experience with insect immune assays, pathogen exposure experiments, or molecular techniques related to host-pathogen interactions.

Pay

$57,783 - $65,000 annually

Schedule

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Hours per week: 40
M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.