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The successful candidate will develop an innovative, internationally recognized and externally funded research program related to honey bees by engaging in teaching courses, mentoring and advising students, and outreach related to honey bees.
This position will continue the 100+ year history of leading-edge honey bee research at the University of Minnesota. As knowledge of honey bee biology has accumulated and the health of honey bee colonies and the needs of beekeepers have changed over time, professors of honey bee biology at the University of Minnesota have addressed research topics using a combination of basic and practical approaches. The successful candidate is expected to maintain active research (60%), teaching (30%), outreach programs (10%), and support philanthropic efforts in the Department, College and University.
This position is supported by the endowed Honey Bee Faculty Chair Fund. It is a 9-month, open-rank position based on the St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota in the Bee Research Facility that shares space with the native bee research program. The successful candidate will have access to experiment station land, greenhouses, and other University research facilities and resources.
The application deadline has been extended! To be considered for this position, please apply online through the UMN Employment Portal by January 16th, 2025.
Full Position Description (PDF)
For questions regarding this position, please contact Professor George Heimpel (heimp001@umn.edu).
