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Master’s Study: Viral infections in honey bee queens and evaluate viral resistant trait in U.S. queen breeding operations, Mississippi State University, USA

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The Center for Pollinator Health at the Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville, MS, is seeking a motivated and diligent master’s student to join the lab by January 2024. The successful candidate will engage in a blend of field and laboratory experiments, utilizing cutting-edge molecular tools, to investigate viral infections in honey bee queens…

Molecular examination of nosemosis and foulbrood pathogens in honey bee populations from southeastern Morocco

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The western honey bee is highly valued for its important role as natural pollinator. In Morocco, pollination services of Apis mellifera along with other insect pollinators were estimated at 1.2 billion US$. Regrettably, biological stressors including pathogens are leading factors contributing to colony losses and hampering pollination services. The aim of this study was to…

Post Doc position in honey bee eDNA/eRNA at the University of Florida, USA

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Postdoctoral Research Associate Position Available in eDNA/eRNA Monitoring for Honey Bee Pests and Pathogens Location: Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory (HBREL), Entomology and Nematology Department, University of Florida, Bldg. 970, Steinmetz Hall, Natural Area Dr., Gainesville, FL, USA, 32611-0620 http://www.ufhoneybee.com Appointment: The position is full-time for three years. This is a non-tenure accruing position.…

PhD student in Ecology “characterizing molecular and behavioural immunity in honeybees” @ SLU, Sweden

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The position is based at the Department of Ecology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), in Uppsala, Sweden with the honey bee health research group. https://www.slu.se/en/departments/ecology/research2/vetenskapliga-amnen/agricultural-entomology/honey-bee-health/ Project Description The goal of this project is to produce a comprehensive overview of the ecological immunity of honeybees by combining phenotypic and genomic measurements. The successful…

Impact of microorganisms and entomopathogenic nematodes used for plant protection on solitary and social bee pollinators

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Abstract Pollinating bees are stressed by highly variable environmental conditions, malnutrition, parasites and pathogens, but may also by getting in contact with microorganisms or entomopathogenic nematodes that are used to control plant pests and diseases. While foraging for water, food, or nest material social as well as solitary bees have direct contact or even consume…

The Diversity Decline in Wild and Managed Honey Bee Populations Urges for an Integrated Conservation Approach

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Many parts of the globe experience severe losses and fragmentation of habitats, affecting the self-sustainability of pollinator populations. A number of bee species coexist as wild and managed populations. Using honey bees as an example, we argue that several management practices in beekeeping threaten genetic diversity in both wild and managed populations, and drive population…

Graduate student (MS or PhD) Honey bee integrated pest management with focus on “Varroa destructor”

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Application deadline: Review of applications will begin on Monday, March 7th, and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Start date: Flexible, with Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Winter 2023 semesters all possible. Project description and responsibilities: The selected individual will participate in collaborative research alongside USDA ARS bee labs (e.g., Stoneville, MS; Beltsville,…