Staff Scientist

*Title:*
327-NN - Staff Scientist*Business Title:*
Staff Scientist*Additional Titles:*
*Location:*
WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS*Employee Type:*
Faculty*Job Family:*
Faculty - Academic - Not OT Eligible*Position Details:*
*Summary of Duties:*
The staff scientist will be responsible for coordinating the shared molecular lab in the Department of Entomology at Washington State University. In this role, the scientist will mentor graduate and undergraduate students working on molecular ecology projects, while also conducting their own research on plant-insect-pathogen interactions.
*Required Qualifications:*

* A PhD in Entomology, Molecular Biology, or related field, and at least 5 years experience post-PhD conducting research on molecular biology of insects, plants, and insect-borne pathogens.

* Considerable experience with molecular methods, including, but not limited to: PCR, qPCR, gene extraction and amplification, gene sequencing, genomics, and bioinformatics.

* Demonstrated ability to write research publications and grants containing data from molecular ecology studies.

*Preferred Qualifications:*

* History of mentoring undergraduate and graduate students on molecular ecology projects.

* Demonstrated breadth of knowledge (documented by research publications) in a variety of molecular biology tools.

* Ability to work in the field as well as the laboratory is also highly desirable.

*Additional Information:*
*COVID-19 Vaccine Information:*
In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

*Area/College: *
College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

*Department Name: *
Entomology

*City, State, Zip: *
Pullman WA, 99164

*Department Link: *
[https://entomology.wsu.edu/](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=2670597&targetURL=https://entomology.wsu.edu/)

*Monthly Salary: *
Commensurate upon qualifications and experience

*FTE: *
100%

*Posting Close Date: *
Applicants must submit their completed application by *May 18, 2022* *at 11:59 p.m.*

*Background Check: *
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

*Application Instructions: *
Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) Copy of their curriculum vitae and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets the required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for 2-3 professional references within the application.

*Required Documents:*
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter
3) 2-3 Professional References.
Please Note: References will be embedded in the application. Please also provide your references in an attached document as well.
*Time Type:*
Full time*Position Term:*
12 MonthWASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [hrs@wsu.edu](https://hrs@wsu.edu/).