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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Grab Lab in the Department of Entomology is looking for a quantitative ecologist to conduct studies on the ecology of insects in agricultural systems. The successful candidate will develop existing neural occupancy models for publication in a peer-reviewed journal using simulated data for eventual application to forecast movement of migratory lepidoptera as part of an early warning tool. Additional opportunities will include working with students and postdocs in the lab to support the development of computer vision models for pest identification and to support the BeeSpatial web application.
This position will be located at Penn State in University Park, Pennsylvania with potential for remote work.
Minimum qualifications
Preferred qualifications:
Interested candidates should include a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for 2-3 professional references. Review of applications will begin January 16, 2026, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preferred start date: February 1, 2026. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Heather Grab via email at heathergrab@psu.edu.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
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