The Department of Entomology is devoted to the study of insects. We study insects that exert an economic or health burden on human activities and societies, and beneficial insects that provide vital ecological services. We employ a multidisciplinary biological approach with the ultimate goal of enhancing agricultural production, protecting human and livestock health, while conserving the diversity and robustness of the environment for generations to come.
Tenure Track Faculty Position in Entomology
The Department of Entomology of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in entomology. We seek candidates working in any field of Insect Science, either at the molecular, physiological or ecological level, relevant to agriculture and the environment. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a strong track record in research, outstanding academic credentials and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. Starting date is 1 October 2023. Starting rank will be commensurate with qualifications.
The successful candidates will be expected to develop an independent and original research program, obtain competitive research grants, supervise graduate students, offer undergraduate and graduate level courses in her/his field of expertise, participate in the entomology teaching program, and contribute to department and faculty activities.
Interested candidates should follow the instructions appearing at the direct website. The instructions include the special website through which the applications should be submitted.
Applications will be accepted until 9.9.2022.
Potential candidates are encouraged to contact the head of Department, Dr. Yael Mandelik, for further information: yael.mandelik@mail.huji.ac.il.
If further technical/procedural information and clarification is required please contact: Ms. Orly Tal orlytal@savion.huji.ac.il Phone: 972 8 9489223 (office); Fax: 972 8 9466768
About
The lives of humans and insects are closely entwined, and have been so since our early origins. Some insects adversely affect human health, others are a burden on our agricultural production, and yet others are beneficial, pollinating crops and attacking pests.
Our department is in a unique position to study the many facets of this broad interface, at various levels of biological organization –the molecular, physiological, organismic, population and ultimately community levels. In addition to the breadth of this focus, we are able to bring diverse analytical and experimental tools to bear. These vary from cutting edge molecular, genetic and bio-informatic techniques, to rigorous ecological field based projects.
Read MoreThis flexibility allows us to address basic questions in insect science, as well as to focus on solutions to pressing questions arising from imbalance in the insect-human interface. These relate to public health, crop production and conservation biology. Thus we serve both the truth (science) and society.
Teaching is a main part of our mission and we are responsible for basic courses in Ecology, Molecular Biology and Entomology. In addition, we teach advanced courses in our specialized research fields. Many of our courses receive the highest accolades.
As human populations grow and our environment faces many changes, the interface between humans and insects is constantly evolving. We are uniquely poised to address novel challenges as they arise. We expect, through our teaching and original, innovative research, to continue to provide solutions that will contribute to human welfare, while promoting and preserving a healthy and biologically diverse environment
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Research
Our research is funded by competitive grants, and many of our research projects are based on collaboration with colleagues from Europe, the Americas, and the developing world. Current research projects focus on:
- Insect reproduction
- Controlling pests without pesticides by manipulating crop plants, enhancing biological control and releasing sterile males
- Co-evolution of defense mechanisms in plants and their insect herbivores
- Improving pollination efficiency by manipulating honey bee behavior and conservation of native bees
- Symbiosis between insects and microorganisms
- Honey bee decision making
Read More- The molecular mechanism of aging
- Insects as bio-indicators for global climate change
- The molecular basis of insect olfaction
- Genetic manipulation of agricultural pests and vectors of disease
Please visit the personal sites of our faculty for more information on our exciting research projects
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