POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITIONS IN MOLECULAR ENTOMOLOGY
Postdoctoral research associate positions are available to conduct industry-supported research in the laboratory of Dr. Bryony C. Bonning at Iowa State University. Projects deal with insect proteomics, transcriptomics, bacterial toxin engineering and the use of RNA interference for suppression of hemipteran and lepidopteran pests. (See N. Chougule et al., 2013 PNAS; S Liu et al., 2012 PlosOne 7(9): e45161).

Qualifications: Applicants should have a PhD in entomology, microbiology, biochemistry or a related area, research experience with insects and solid molecular biology skills. Experience with Bt toxins, hemipteran pests, RNAi and / or transcriptomics is advantageous.
Earliest start date: September 1, 2013. Funding is available for one year initially, potentially renewable for up to two additional years. Salary will be in the range of $41,000 to $46,000 according to qualifications and experience.

Environment: The lab provides outstanding infrastructure for cutting edge research and has a strong record of innovation and trainee placement within the agricultural biotechnology industry sector. Iowa State University is committed to maintaining its status as a top institution in plant sciences (see www.plantsciences.iastate.edu/) and houses the Virus-Insect Interactions Initiative (see www.ent.iastate.edu/cvii/) and the Center for Arthropod Management Technologies (see www.ent.iastate.edu/camtech). Outstanding biotechnology facilities (including nucleic acid, protein, microscopy, and plant transformation) are available. The diverse faculty has strengths in both basic and applied research, and strong collaborative and interdepartmental interactions. Ames, Iowa combines a relaxing, safe, clean, friendly small town environment with the intellectual stimuli expected of a world-class university community.

Application: Email a single pdf file containing 1) a statement of research experience, interests and career goals, 2) curriculum vitae including complete publication list, 3) names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers for three references to:
Dr. Bryony C. Bonning
E-mail: bbonning@iastate.edu
Web site: http://www.ent.iastate.edu/dept/faculty/bonningb/

Review of applications will begin on Monday June 10, 2013 and continue until the positions are filled.
Iowa State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
The Bonning laboratory provides a supportive and productive research environment with emphases on sound training and professional development. Research projects for students range from fundamental research on insect virus – host interactions and insect physiology, to applied research on development of insect resistant transgenic plants. Projects are selected on the basis of student interests. Ph.D. students in the Bonning lab can major in Entomology, Microbiology, or Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Genetics or Toxicology.

If you are interested in joining the laboratory for a graduate degree, please contact Bryony Bonning by e-mail BBonning@iastate.edu, or contact Kelly Kyle kakyle@iastate.edu for application materials for graduate study in Entomology.