About This Role

Kansas State University's Department of Entomology seeks a Fellow Post doc. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, postdoctoral fellow position to assist in performing field work (tick and fly collections on and off animals, aid in cattle blood sample collections).

Duties/responsibilities:

• Assisting principal investigators (PIs) to design and perform laboratory experiments, collect and analyze research data.
• Perform field work (tick and fly collections on and off animals, aid in cattle blood sample collections).
• Perform DNA extractions and PCR to detect bovine pathogens.
• Conduct microscopic examination and molecular characterization of collected sample.
• Write and maintain lab SOPs.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety, animal welfare, and fieldwork safety regulations.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Prepare research reports, manuscripts, and presentations for scientific conferences and peer-reviewed journals.

About Us

Kansas State University’s Entomology Department is ranked 4th best Entomology department in the world alongside 23% of faculty being ranked in the top 2% of scientists. The members of the Department of Entomology inherently understand that anyone can find success and opportunities in Entomology. From the insects we study, to the systems we research, to the students we mentor, to the places we come from, to the cultures we practice, we are enriched by our unique differences. For further information, visit https://entomology.k-state.edu/

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., DVM) in a field related to the assigned responsibilities.

The degree requirement is necessary to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in entomology or a related discipline with relevant coursework in entomology, biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, and/or bioinformatics.
• Research experience in Entomology, chemical ecology, behavioral ecology, molecular biology, bioinformatics and/or functional genomics using insects as experimental organisms;
• Excellent organizational, and written and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred licenses / registrations / certifications:

• Drivers license

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. Resume
2. Contact information for three professional references

Application Window

Applications close on: November 6, 2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$50,000 - $56,000