Post-doctoral Scientist Position – Climate Change Biology Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation School of Forest Resources and Conservation University of Florida Gainesville, Florida
The Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and the School of Forest Resources and Conservation at the University of Florida are seeking a candidate to fill a postdoctoral position in climate change biology. The successful candidate will have a PhD in ecology, biology, zoology, or another discipline that allows for projecting climate change effects on the ecology of a system or organism(s), specifically the Florida Gulf coastal system. The candidate should (1) be familiar with synthesis techniques (e.g. meta-analyses, ecosystem models), (2) be able to work in cooperative partnerships with faculty and local scientists, (3) be able to use existing data (including GIS/remote sensing, simulation models, climate envelope models, etc.) to identify and address critical issues with sea level rise, and (4) have a high degree of self-motivation and creativity. Some aspects and responsibilities of the position are flexible, and the successful candidate will be expected to play a leadership role in shaping the final projects. Projects may include, but are not limited to, understanding the influences of sea-level and climate change on keystone resources, such as oyster reefs or salt marshes, or habitat for threatened or endangered species in salt marsh habitats; a review and meta-analysis of key ecological factors pertaining to sea level rise; retrospective analysis of recent ecological changes resulting from climate patterns; prospective modeling of future ecological changes, associated uncertainty, and possible management options to mitigate these changes; or developing rigorous sampling designs to detect temporal and spatial changes. The position will likely primarily interact with the following faculty: Mike Allen, Rob Fletcher, Peter Frederick, Wendell Cropper, Matt Cohen, Franklin Percival, and Bill Pine. The supervisor, depending on research interests, will be Bill Pine (http://floridarivers.ifas.ufl.edu)or Rob Fletcher (http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/). The position is located at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida and is expected to begin in January 2010 and extend for one year with a possible extension to 18 months. Further extension is contingent on writing grants for future work. The salary range is $38,000-$48,000 annually and includes health insurance. Please send a detailed cover letter describing research experiences and interests, CV, and three references to Christa Zweig ([email protected]).
