THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-05-018H

POSITION: Research Entomologist / Research Physiologist (Insects)

LOCATION: Kerrville, TX

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The USDA, ARS, Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory seeks a post-doctoral research associate to participate in research on the functional analysis of biogenic amines in ticks. The project is to detect and determine the distribution of biogenic amines, such as octopamine, in various organs and tissues of ticks and to determine their roles in tick physiology such as salivation, feeding, mating, and development. The research involves immunohistological detection of biogenic amines in tick central nervous system (synganglion), salivary gland, gut, heart and muscles at different developmental stages; biochemical and pharmacological evaluations of biogenic amines and their agonists and antagonists on physiological processes that affect tick feeding, mating and development; bioassays on effects of biogenic amines on tick behaviors and susceptibility to acaricides.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Recent Ph.D. in Entomology (insect physiology/ toxicology) or invertebrate neurobiology is required. Knowledge and skills of immunohistological procedures, and the ability to prepare reports and manuscripts are required. Knowledge and skills of biochemistry and molecular biology techniques are also desirable.

INFORMATION ON APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS is available at: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html

INFORMATION ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS is available at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp

FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS
POSITION OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT:

Dr. Andrew Y. Li, USDA/ARS
Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory
2700 Fredericksburg Road
Kerrville, TX 78028-9184
Phone: 830-792-0341
Fax: 830-792-0337
Email: Andrew.Li@ars.usda.gov