General Information
| Payroll Title | SRA 1 | Title Code | 009613 | Grade/Step | Working Title | Staff Research Associate 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Name | Entomology Dept | Supervisor | Boris Baer | Department Head | Richard A Redak |
Special Requirements and Conditions
| Valid Driver License |
Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Items Used
| Standard laboratory equipment. |
Position Purpose
| Seeking a highly motivated person to join our newly formed team at the University of California in Riverside to build and run a scientific research apiary. The person will join a group that focuses on research and teaching activities on insect pollinator health, especially the study of immunity, reproduction and ecology of bees (see www.ciber.science.uwa.edu.au for more details). The main aim of the group is to use state of the art research approaches in close collaboration with beekeepers to develop novel approaches to better manage pollinator health and thereby safeguard bees and their pollination services in the future. |
Essential Functions
| Essential Function | % Time |
|---|---|
| Honeybee Husbandry | 80 |
| Honeybee keeping, breeding and handling in a newly set up apiary. Preparation of hives for scientific experiments including basic beekeeping support to researchers and student during experimentation. Parasite identification and disease management. Honey, pollen and wax production and processing. Breeding of queens, including grafting and hive re-queening. Drone (male) and worker breeding. Artificial insemination. Hive health monitoring. Record keeping of colonies and their performance. Transport hives on and off campus to various research areas. |
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| Laboratory Staff Training | 10 |
| Introducing students and research staff to basic beekeeping through established procedures. | |
| Research Outreach and Collaboration | 10 |
| Interact with research and industry partners in the US, Panama, Australia and China to maintain and further develop a successful research and industry collaborations. | |
Minimum Requirements
| Minimum Requirement | Display Ranking |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Minimum of 5 years maintaining commercial honeybee hives. | |
| 2 | |
| Documented experiences with bee breeding related methods such as: Parasite identification and disease management. Honey, pollen and wax production and processing. Breeding of queens, including grafting and hive re-queening. Drone (male) and worker breeding. Artificial insemination (or willingness to learn). Hive health monitoring. Record keeping of colonies and their performance. |
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| 3 | |
| Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with industry partners. | |
| 4 | |
| Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills. | |
| 5 | |
| Skills to work in a cross disciplinary, multicultural team. | |
| 6 | |
| Ability to independently lift 40 lbs above head. | |
| 7 | |
| Demonstrated familiarity with Microsoft Office. | |
Preferred Qualifications
| Preferred Qualification | Display Ranking |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Bachelor's degree in the biological or environmental sciences. | |
| 2 | |
| Familiarity with the use of bee breeding equipment such as artificial insemination (Schley), grafting tools, microscopes and dissection scopes. | |
| 3 | |
| A basic understanding of agricultural economy, preferentially in relation to the beekeeping industry. | |
| 4 | |
| Experience in organizing community outreach events. | |
| Posted Position Purpose |
|---|
| Seeking a highly motivated person to join our newly formed team at the University of California in Riverside to build and run a scientific research apiary. The person will join a group that focuses on research and teaching activities on insect pollinator health, especially the study of immunity, reproduction and ecology of bees (see www.ciber.science.uwa.edu.au for more details). The main aim of the group is to use state of the art research approaches in close collaboration with beekeepers to develop novel approaches to better manage pollinator health and thereby safeguard bees and their pollination services in the future. |
| Posted Minimum Requirements |
| - A minimum of 5 years maintaining commercial honeybee hives. - Documented experiences with bee breeding related methods such as: o Parasite identification and disease management o Honey, pollen and wax production and processing o Breeding of queens, including grafting and hive re-queening o Drone (male) and worker breeding o Artificial insemination (or willingness to learn) o Hive health monitoring o Record keeping of colonies and their performance - Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with industry partners - Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills - Skills to work in a cross disciplinary, multicultural team - Ability to independently lift 40 lbs above head - Demonstrated familiarity with Microsoft Office |
| Posted Preferred Qualifications |
| - A Bachelor's degree in the biological or environmental sciences. - Familiarity with the use of bee breeding equipment such as artificial insemination (Schley), grafting tools, microscopes and dissection scopes. - A basic understanding of agricultural economy, preferentially in relation to the beekeeping industry. - Experience in organizing community outreach events. |