Diseases at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station to investigate the invasion biology of Ochlerotatus japonicus mosquitoes. Candidates must possess a Ph. D. degree in entomology, ecology or related field, and have strong oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated record of research productivity. Expertise in field ecology, mosquito biology, quantitative population and community ecology is preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct independent laboratory and field research to investigate the impact of Ochlerotatus japonicus invasion on mosquito community structure in container habitats.  Facilities include a fully equipped Biosafety Level 3 laboratory, insect pathology and molecular biology laboratories, animal rearing facilities, mosquito colonies, an electron microscope facility, a DNA and protein-sequencing center at Yale University and two research field stations.  Opportunities are available for attendance at professional meetings, writing research proposals, and publication of research findings. The appointment is for two years with an extension commensurate with performance and the availability of funding. The annual salary is $40,224 with medical and dental benefits. Interested candidates should submit a (1) detailed curriculum vitae, (2) statement of research interests and goals, (3) reprints of recent papers, (4) university transcripts, and (5) three letters of recommendation with contact information to: Dr. Theodore Andreadis, Center for Vector Biology & Zoonotic Diseases, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, P. O. Box 1106, New Haven, CT 06504. Email:  theodore.andreadis@ct.gov.  Follow this link for complete listing.  The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.