Post-doctoral Associate in Algal Ecology/Modelling at Florida International University
The Southeast Environmental Research Center at Florida International University is seeking a post-doctoral associate to participate in a landscape-scale study of benthic algal distribution in the Everglades of South Florida. The study is integrated with long-term descriptive and experimental work that examine how benthic algal communities respond to natural and manipulated fluctuations in water quantity and quality and the nature of feedbacks of benthic algal productivity and ecosystem metabolism, nutrient dynamics, soil formation, and plant and consumer community structure. The candidate will have the opportunity to participate in activities associated with the Florida Coastal Everglades Long-Term Ecological Research program (http://fcelter.fiu.edu/). Responsibilities will include: management of field activities and participation in rigorous field work in hot, wet conditions, spatial analysis of distribution patterns of benthic algae, production of predictive models linking benthic algal attributes to drivers and other ecosystem components, contribution to reports and publication of manuscripts based on this research. Requirements include Ph.D. in aquatic ecology or related field, experience with quantitative ecological tools including standard techniques for community analysis, spatial (GIS) mapping and predictive modelling, and demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals. Position is available immediately and support is for 2 years. To apply, send letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to Dr. Evelyn Gaiser, Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, or by e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] FIU is an equal opportunity employer.
