Specifications include, but are not limited to: Ph.D. in Entomology with an emphasis in forest entomology. -Graduate level coursework in plant pathology (mycology, microbiology), statistics (experimental design, regression analysis) and spatial sciences (GIS, Remote Sensing) are also required with at least seven (7) years of forest entomology research, and outreach experience post Ph.D. -Applicant must have first-hand experience managing southern pine beetle infestations and invasive insect and pathogen introductions such as the redbay ambrosia beetle and laurel wilt disease. -Applicant must also have the ability to identify insects and diseases of southern trees, especially southern pine beetle and its associates.