Postdoc Position: Stormwater ponds and plant invasion
The Residential Landscape Ecology Lab in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation at the University of Florida is looking to hire a creative and motivated postdoc to lead a project aimed at using individual-based, computational experiments to quantify the potential for stormwater ponds to facilitate the spread of invasive plants. This position will require field data collection and computational work. The term of the position would be one year, with extension dependent upon availability of funding. The candidate would be a member of the Sustainable Human and Ecological Development Cohort. The diverse interests of this cohort include community and ecosystem ecology, geospatial analysis, invasion biology, ecological restoration, hydrology, energy conservation, soil and water science, and big-data analytics. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in ecology or related field, experience and interests in applied research, spatial ecology, biological invasions/species movement, computational modeling, and strong writing skills. A strong publication record and knowledge of individual based modeling platforms are highly desirable. To apply: Email the following as a single PDF file to [email protected]: (1) Letter of Interests stating your research/career goals, how you would benefit from this opportunity, and your qualifications; (2) C.V.; (3) contact information for three professional references. Place "Postdoc Position" in subject line. Review of applicants will begin immediately. The position is available as soon as January 2018.
