Research Entomologist in Chemical Ecology
Conduct cutting-edge behavioural and electrophysiological research on arthropods to support sustainable pest and disease management.
Best for:Best for researchers with a PhD in entomology or chemical ecology and strong practical experience in electrophysiological and behavioural bioassays.
Overview
The Natural Resources Institute at the University of Greenwich is seeking a Research Entomologist in Chemical Ecology to join the Agriculture, Health and Environment department. The successful candidate will perform behavioural bioassays and electrophysiological investigations on terrestrial arthropods to advance research on beneficial insects and sustainable pest control. Responsibilities include conducting experiments using olfactometers, wind tunnels, and electroantennography, maintaining insect colonies, and engaging in fieldwork. The role also involves contributing to academic publications, helping secure future research funding, and participating in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
What you'll do
- Perform behavioural bioassays with terrestrial arthropods to measure responses to chemical and environmental stimuli
- Conduct electrophysiological assays including electroantennography and single sensillum recording
- Utilize automated tracking apparatus for 2D- and 3D-analysis of insect behaviour
- Collaborate with technical teams to maintain healthy colonies of arthropods within insectaries
- Conduct field research within the United Kingdom and periodically abroad
- Contribute to the drafting of peer-reviewed research papers and applications for external funding
- Engage in teaching and academic delivery at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a relevant discipline such as behavioural entomology or arthropod chemical ecology
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Evidence of research output quality appropriate for career stage
- Solid theoretical and practical background in behavioural entomology or arthropod chemical ecology
- Experience executing behavioural and electrophysiological bioassays on arthropods
- Ability to manage and maintain insect colonies
- Capability to conduct fieldwork independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated writing skills for academic publications and research outputs
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-04
Submit your application through the university's external online portal by the specified deadline. Ensure all required candidate materials are uploaded according to the job listing instructions.
- CV
- Cover letter
Contact
Daniel Bray
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