Varroa destructor is the most important ectoparasite of the honey bee Apis mellifera and represents a major threat to colony survival and beekeeping. Breeding for bees that are naturally able to fight the varroa mite represents a promising control strategy. This is the case of bees that can detect the presence of varroa and remove the parasitized brood…
Job description We offer a Research Scientist (Postdoc) position at the Department for Animal Ecology and Tropical Biology, Biocenter, University of Würzburg, Germany for three years with possible extension for further three years. The position builds upon long-term research activities of the group on the ecology of honey bees and bumble bees in the context…
Job description Bee World is an international journal which provides the link between science and beekeeping. Established in 1919, Bee World publishes articles on all aspects of beekeeping and all species of bees worldwide. It is published quarterly by the Taylor & Francis Group on behalf of the International Bee Research Association. As Editor of Bee World, you will…
Career Opportunities: Post-doctoral assistant (5361) Req ID 5361 – Posted 19/06/2017 – Assistant academic staff – 100% – Faculty of Sciences – WE10 – Biochemistry and microbiology Apply until 07/04/2017 23:59 CET Faculty of Sciences Department WE10 – Biochemistry and microbiology AAP temporary appointment – 100% 1 position(s) ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 people, it is actively…