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Xavier Martini

10 months ago

PhD Position in Horticultural Entomology, Chemical Ecology, and IPM at University of Florida University of Florida in United States

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

This is a USDA-OREI-funded position. Funding covers stipend and research costs; details on stipend amount and tuition coverage are not specified.

Deadline

Expired

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United States

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University of Florida

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Keywords

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Pest Management
Chemical Ecology
Insect Behavior
Essential Oil

About this position

A PhD position is available in Dr. Xavier Martini’s Laboratory of Horticultural Entomology at the University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) in Quincy, FL, starting Spring 2026. The research focuses on chemical ecology and integrated pest management (IPM), specifically developing organic management strategies for whiteflies and their associated viruses in cucurbits using nano clay and essential oils. The project aims to disrupt whitefly behavior at multiple sensory levels, including contact, odor, visual cues, and gustation, with research activities such as behavioral tests, GC-MS analyses, and field trial assays.

The position is USDA-OREI-funded, providing financial support for research and stipend. Applicants should have an MS degree in entomology or a closely related field, with preferred experience in IPM, insect behavior, chemical ecology, communication skills, collaboration, and outreach. Candidates must align with IFAS values of excellence, diversity, global involvement, and accountability.

To apply, submit a single PDF to Dr. Xavier Martini ([email protected]) by August 1, 2025, including a letter of intent, CV with references, and transcripts, GRE, and TOEFL scores if applicable. For more details, visit Dr. Martini’s social media or contact directly.

Funding details

This is a USDA-OREI-funded position. Funding covers stipend and research costs; details on stipend amount and tuition coverage are not specified.

What's required

Applicants must hold an MS degree (foreign equivalent acceptable) in entomology or a closely related discipline. Candidates must commit to IFAS' core values of excellence, diversity, global involvement, and accountability. Preferred qualifications include experience in integrated pest management, insect behavior, or chemical ecology; demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal relationships, interdisciplinary national/international collaboration, and procurement of extramural funding; and previous experience with extension and outreach activities. Application materials should include a one-page letter of intent, current CV with contact information for three professional references, and full transcripts, GRE, and TOEFL scores (if applicable).

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Associate Professor of Entomology

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Research Interests

Entomology

Crop Science

Pest Management

Plant-animal Interactions

Hymenopterology