The University of Florida Forest Entomology Lab is looking for a “writing” postdoc focused on entomology and biosecurity. The ideal applicant will be capable of effectively synthesizing scientific literature, knowledgeable in APHIS regulatory language, and/or understanding the biology of wood-boring insects. A track record of research (or regulatory) writing is required.
The purpose of this project is to assist the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) in rapid response to invasive pests by generating New Pest Response Guidelines (NPRGs) on wood borers that pose risk to the U.S. but remain poorly documented.
The NPRGs will be supported by a robust risk assessment, built on our own newly collected data and existing literature.
Besides the NPRGs, substantial time and support will be available for independent research leading to peer-reviewed publications.
Application deadline: September 25, 2026
Details:
- Annual salary: $60,000
- Duration: This will be a one-, two-, or three-year position, depending on performance. The contract will include a three-month probation period.
- Position start: As soon as possible, depending on the candidate’s availability.
- In-person work in our lab on UF campus is preferred; remote work is possible.
To apply, send the following to [email protected]:
- A letter describing your experience with wood-boring beetles, scientific literature synthesis, and your career aspirations.
- Your CV
- A list of your hobbies (what do you do when nobody tells you what to do?)
- Samples of scientific/regulatory writing. Sole or primary authorship preferred.
Finalists will be asked to complete a research writing assignment.