Research Associate (Insect Identification Researcher) (0097590T &T, CTAHRPEPS)

Honolulu, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Title:Research Associate (Insect Identification Researcher)

Position Number:T &T

Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences (PEPS)

Location: Honolulu HI

Date Posted: March 11 2026

Closing Date: March:59 HST

Band: B

Salary : salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time: Part-time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Position no.T pending classification approval. All application materials should be submitted by March:59PM HST. Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. Please see application instructions.

Duties and responsibilities:

*Sorts and develops database for incoming invasive invertebrate samples.
*Monitors samples from onset to completion; coordinates and initiates expediting actions.
*Assist with writing scripts to parse and organize data.
*Prepares individual Macropod-based diagnostic images of all samples
*Enters preliminary identifications for as many samples as possible.
*Assigns further identification requests to other experts follows up and enters final identifications.
*Assist with writing reports for Hawaii Department of Agriculture summarizing identifications.
Other duties as assigned.

*Denotes essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in agriculture entomology natural sciences or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for research support entomology or biological data collection; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
Considerable working knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of Entomology or invertebrate biology as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts principles and methodologies.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws rules regulations and theories and systems associated with invasive species identification.
Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective innovative and timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to lead subordinates and manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer apply word processing software and manage data spreadsheets.
If applicable for supervisory work demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.

Desirable Qualifications

Possession of a Masters degree in agriculture entomology natural sciences
Experience with coding for organization of complex databases.

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Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and some if not all desirable qualifications;
Resume/Curriculum vitae (CV);
Names of three (3) professional references (contact information including email address); and
Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire).

Any confidential data should be redacted (e.g. social security number date of birth etc).
Diplomas will not be accepted.

Note: Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.

Inquiries:Dr. Daniel Rubinoff

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DescriptionTitle:Research Associate (Insect Identification Researcher)Position Number:T &THiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences (PEPS)Location: Honolulu HIDate Posted: March 11 2026Closing Date: March:59 HS...