Postdoctoral Associate (L,P,S) 510532 Washington County Mississippi - Not located on main campus 013200 - Delta Research and Extension Center Professional Regular Full-Time 12-month Opening on: May 22 2026 Position Function: The Delta Research and Extension Center, Mississippi State University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to lead research projects evaluating the impacts of intensive agriculture on honey bee
health and to support currently funded projects.Position is for two years with the possibility of annual extension depending on performance and availability of funds. Salary Grade: UC Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring
department. Department Profile: This position is located at the Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville, MS. Area of Specialization: Pollinator Health in Intensive Agricultural Landscape Anticipated Appointment Date: June 2026. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibilities include but are not limited to leading the research projects and conducting field and laboratory research on honey bee
health. The incumbent will also have the freedom to conduct his or her own research if it falls within the scope of the lab research theme. The ideal candidate needs to be self-motivated, comfortable working with live honey bees in both field and laboratory settings, and demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills along with a great work ethic. The ability to present research findings at
scientific and extension meetings is essential. Candidate must possess molecular laboratory skills to analyze the collected samples including RNA/DNA extraction and virus detection and be proficient in applying statistical methods to analyze data. The selected candidate will be expected to prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and contribute to extension publications. The position requires a
proactive and independent researcher conducting professional level research and contributing to the lab’s educational programs. The successful applicant should be able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively with team members, cross-disciplinary researchers, and beekeepers. Minimum Qualifications: - PhD in Biology, Entomology or similar field is required at the time of appointment.
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