*PhD position in Amazonian palynology* A 4 yr Ph.D. studentship in Amazonian late Quaternary palynology is available at the Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida, USA.
Project description Investigation of the effects of rapid climate change via fossil pollen and charcoal from Amazonian lake sediments. This research will dovetail with ongoing research into megafaunal extinction, human records of occupation, and extreme drought events. Applicants can familiarize themselves with our projects at http://research.fit.edu/paleolab/ Requirements We seek a highly motivated candidate with prior research experience involving pollen identification. The candidate must be eager to participate in arduous fieldwork, backpacking and primitive camping in the lowland tropics. Good communication skills in English (written and verbal) are required, and fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is preferred though not essential. Quantitative skills, programming in R, competency in GIS are also preferred. Successful completion of an MS degree in ecology, paleoecology, or a related field, is required before the appointment can be made. Salary: $19,548 pa plus tuition (valued at $15,000 pa) will be provided. Earliest start date: May 1st 2014. Applicants should submit a resume, statement of interest, MS thesis abstract, and the names and contact details for 3 referees by email to Dr. Mark Bush [email protected]. *Closing date: December 5th 2013* -- Crystal McMichael, Ph.D. Research Scientist Department of Biological Sciences Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL 32901 (321) 674-7227
