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EMPLOYER
The Division of Chemical Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp, consists of around 50 people of 18 nationalities and with all career stages represented. In 2006 the Division received a prestigious Linnaeus grant for research on Insect Chemical Ecology, Ethology and Evolution, IC-E3. The program will run until 2016. Within the framework of IC-E3, we are performing research on how insects use chemical signals to recognize their hosts and how their behavioural response is modulated by short- term and long-term events, and from receptor to behaviour.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
We are recruiting a postdoctoral fellow whose research will focus on the chemical ecology of the yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti). One important aspect of this project is to elucidate functional characteristics of the contact chemoreceptive neurons and correlate this with mosquito feeding behaviour. The project includes electrophysiological characterisation of taste sensilla and some behavioural assays using a wide variety of chemical compounds.

QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. with a background in insect physiology, behaviour and chemical ecology. Competence working with mosquitoes and/or the taste modality is a plus. Candidates should be fluent in spoken and written English.

STARTING DATE
January 2013, for a period of one year, with possibility of a one-year extension.

APPLICATIONS
Applications, including a letter of motivation, a CV and 3 referees should be sent as soon as possible (or at latest before 15 Oct, 2012) by email to: sharon.hill@slu.se, or by regular mail: Sharon Hill, PO Box 102, SE-230 53, Alnarp, Sweden. The subject (in both cases): Application for Postdoctoral Fellowship.

FURTHER INFORMATION Please see our website http://www.slu.se/en/faculties/ltj/about-the-faculty/departments/plant-protection-biology/ or request information by writing an email to Assist. Prof. Sharon Hill at sharon.hill@slu.se