The Southeast Environmental Research Center at Florida International University (FIU), in coordination with the Florida Coastal Everglades Long- Term Ecological Research program (FCE-LTER; http://fcelter.fiu.edu) and Everglades National Park (ENP) is seeking a wetland ecologist to fill a 2- year post-doctoral research position at Florida International University (www.fiu.edu). The goal of this project will be to lead scientific synthesis efforts in attempt to understand long-term vegetation and biogeochemical changes in a central drainage of Everglades National Park. Long-term datasets from a variety of sources indicate surprisingly accelerated rates of change in recent years, possibly driven by climate and water management changes. The goal of this appointment will be to assemble historical and long-term, continuous ecological and biogeochemical datasets to determine the spatial and temporal distribution of ecosystem changes in this drainage relative to long-term fluctuations in climate and implementation of a sequence of water management changes. The post-doc will be expected to collaborate with FCE-LTER and ENP scientists working on this topic, help establish the scientific content of discussion and workshop forums and to lead an effort to produce a synthesis volume of manuscripts on this topic. This effort should also lead to recommendations for increasing the rigor of scientific research on this topic and more effective water management policies.
Preference will be given to candidates with a background in wetland or estuarine ecology and experience with plant community analyses, hydrology and biogeochemistry. The candidate must possess strong collaborative skills and will be expected to publish results of their work in peer- reviewed scientific journals. Salary will be $38K per year plus full benefits. A Ph.D. is required. For more information about this position please contact Dr. Evelyn Gaiser (contact information below). Applicants should send a brief statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and a list of 3 references to: Dr. Evelyn Gaiser, Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International University, 11200 SW 8th St., OE 167, Miami, FL, 33199. The deadline for applications is 30 March 2009 or until the position is filled. For additional information, please contact Dr. Evelyn Gaiser (305-348-6145, [email protected]).
