Consultancy — Effects of Harmonic Radar transponders on the behaviour of tsetse fly males

Organizational Setting

The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications implements the IAEA's Major Programme 2, "Nuclear Techniques for Development and Environmental Protection". This Major Programme comprises individual programmes on food and agriculture, human health, water resources, environment and radiation technologies. These programmes are supported by laboratories in Seibersdorf, Monaco and Vienna. The Major Programme's objective is to enhance the capacity of Member States to meet basic human needs and to assess and manage the marine and terrestrial environments through the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in sustainable development programmes.

The Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture assists Member States of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the IAEA in using nuclear techniques and related technologies to improve food security, alleviate poverty and promote sustainable agriculture. The Joint Centre consists of five Sections, each with an associated laboratory (located in Seibersdorf, 45 km south-east of Vienna), in the areas of: animal production and health; plant breeding and genetics; insect pest control; soil and water management and crop nutrition; and food and environmental protection.

The Insect Pest Control Section and Laboratory assist Member States with the development, dissemination and transfer of sterile insect and related environmentally friendly technologies for the area-wide integrated suppression, containment or eradication of major insect pests affecting crops, livestock and human health.

Main Purpose

The main purpose of this consultancy is to assess the effects of the Harmonic Radar transponders on the behavior and survival of tsetse males.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Toxicity of the glue that will be used in transponder mounting on the survival of Glossina brevipalpis, Glossina morsitans submorsitans and Glossina palpalis gambiensis assessed.
• Impact of Harmonic Radar transponders on the performance of male Glossina brevipalpis, Glossina morsitans submorsitans and Glossina palpalis gambiensis assessed.
• Durability of the Harmonic Radar transponders when attached to a tsetse fly assessed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Skills and Expertise

• Insect Pest Control

Assets Skills and Expertise

• Natural Sciences

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree - University degree in Entomology or equivalent
• Strong background in Entomology.
• Experience with rearing and maintenance of insect colonies.
• Ability to work, write and understand English.
• Ability to work in team with multicultural environment.
• Ability to design and conduct experimental work and to write reports and present the results in meetings.

Remuneration

The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of € 150, based on qualifications and experience. In case duty travel is required within the assignment, a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and travel costs are provided. Health coverage and pension fund are the responsibility of the incumbent.