Post-doctoral position in bat ecology: University of Florida
Position Description: The Florida Bonneted Bat (Eumops floridanus) is arguably
the least well studied bat in North America. We are hiring a post-doc to
spearhead numerous grant-funded research projects focused on this species. The
incumbent will be at the forefront of bat conservation, given the recent
designation of this bat as an endangered species and the resulting need to fill
knowledge gaps quickly.
The position will last for a maximum of three years, beginning in October 2014.
Working closely with the PIs (Dr. Holly Ober and Dr. Bob McCleery of the
Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida),
the incumbent will have three primary duties:
1. Plan and execute a multi-year assessment of the role of fire in structuring
habitat use and roost site selection of the Florida bonneted bat. This project
will examine relationships between bat habitat use and burn history, and assess
short-term response of bats to fire.
2. Plan and execute a pilot project that seeks to develop a long-term
monitoring protocol for detecting changes in bat activity in Everglades
National Park.
3. Coordinate with an ongoing M.S. project evaluating demographics and
occupancy of the Florida bonneted bat throughout the entire geographic range of
the species.
This position will include extensive field work and intensive data modeling.
The candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a
field crew, analyzing data, producing numerous high-impact peer-reviewed
publications, developing practical recommendations for land managers, and
writing annual reports.
Qualifications: PhD in wildlife ecology or closely related field; strong
quantitative and communication skills; demonstrated record of peer-reviewed
publications. Field experience handling bats, experience modeling wildlife
populations, and familiarity with geospatial methods are highly desirable.
Additional desired qualifications include strong interpersonal skills and
leadership qualities; experience in geospatial analysis and complex statistics;
interest in applying science to management-related questions; and a strong
background in ecological science.
*We will consider M.S.-level candidates with exceptional quantitative skills
and an excellent publication record.
Housing will be provided in South Florida during the field season each year.
During the remainder of the year, the duty station is flexible, but will likely
be at the University of Florida main campus in Gainesville.
Application materials: Send letter of interest, CV, unofficial transcripts, and
contact information for three references to:
Dr. Holly Ober, NFREC - University of Florida, 155 Research Rd, Quincy, FL
32351 ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>)
Location: Florida
Salary: $38,000 + full benefits
Start Date: 10/01/2014
Last Date to Apply: 08/01/2014
Contact Person: Dr. Holly Ober or Dr. Bob McCleery
Contact Phone: 850-875-7150 or 352-846-0566
Contact email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> or
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
