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Postdoc Research Associate in Bee Ecology and Conservation in Farmland Iowa State University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Ecology
Funding
Full-time postdoctoral scholar position with Iowa State University benefits. Funding may be available for up to three years, contingent on satisfactory performance and continued project funding. Initial appointment is for one year with possible renewal.
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Country
United States
University
Iowa State University
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Postdoctoral Scholar / Postdoc Research Associate in Bee Ecology and Conservation in Farmland at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, United States.
This opening is in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology (EEOB) and is linked to a USDA-NIFA-funded project on how reconstructed native habitat in agricultural landscapes affects managed and wild bees. The work focuses on bee ecology, pollinator conservation, entomology, ecology, landscape ecology, and agricultural systems, especially prairie strips and other reconstructed habitats in corn-soybean farmland.
The selected postdoc will conduct extensive fieldwork at Iowa farms, collect ecological and bee health data on wild bees, managed bumble bees, and honey bees, assist with colony management, analyze data, prepare manuscripts, present at conferences, and collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and farmer cooperators. Additional activities include plant surveys, floral resource measurements, drone imagery work, and pollen sampling and analysis.
Supervising faculty named in the announcement are Amy Toth, Lisa Schulte Moore, and Matthew O'Neal at Iowa State University. The post mentions opportunities for leadership, mentoring, and professional development in ecology, conservation science, and related disciplines.
Eligibility highlights: a PhD in biology, entomology, ecology, or a closely related field by the start date; relevant prior research experience; preferred background in Hymenoptera field research, bee or plant identification, and beekeeping or honey bee research. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Funding is described as a full-time postdoctoral appointment with Iowa State University benefits. The initial term is one year, with potential renewal and possible funding support for up to three years depending on performance and project funding.
Application: apply through the university portal, complete the Employment Application, and provide a resume/CV and cover letter. Deadline given in the post is November 15, 2026. Start date is anticipated between January and May 2027, with a proposed start date of January 15, 2027.
Funding details
Full-time postdoctoral scholar position with Iowa State University benefits. Funding may be available for up to three years, contingent on satisfactory performance and continued project funding. Initial appointment is for one year with possible renewal.
What's required
PhD in biology, entomology, ecology, or a closely related field by the appointment start date; prior research experience relevant to the project. Preferred: experience conducting ecological or entomological field research, especially on Hymenoptera; plant and/or bee identification experience; beekeeping or honey bee research experience. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
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