We are looking for a dynamic Postdoctoral Researcher to oversee 3 projects on the conservation and ecology of mammals in Florida. The projects will examine the decline of mammal and the loss of ecological functions (scavenging, frugivory) in the Everglades from invasive python and the factors limiting the distribution and two endangered species the salt marsh vole and the silver rice rat. The selected applicant will hire, train and supervise a team of technicians on each project. They will also be responsible for acquiring permits and coordinate with state and federal agencies. The job will require some travel and field work during the first year of the project. The selected applicant will be given the flexibility to expand these studies to accommodate their interests and skills, they will also be required to generate reports and manuscript from the projects. The postdoc will work closely with and be supervised by the principle investigator (Dr. McCleery http://www.themccleerylab.org/ ) and will be housed at the University of Florida.
This is at least a two-year position with a starting annual salary of $47,476 plus insurance. We are looking for a self-motivated, independent researcher, with a previous record of academic achievement and field experience who can work with a diverse group of partners and stakeholders. Applicants must have completed a PhD, have least 3 accepted first authored peer-reviewed publications and considerable field experience. Applicants with spatial model, population modeling, mammal handling, airboat and project management experience are preferred. To apply send a CV, a short of interest and a list of 3 references along to Dr. Robert McCleery at ramccle...@ufl.edu by August 19, 2018. Information about Gainesville, Florida: Situated in the rolling countryside of north central Florida, Gainesville is much more than a stereotypical college town. Home of the University of Florida, seat of Alachua County's government and the region's commercial hub, it is progressive, environmentally conscious and culturally diverse. The presence of many students and faculty from abroad among its 99,000-plus population adds a strong cross-cultural flavor to its historic small-town Southern roots. Its natural environment, temperate climate and civic amenities make Gainesville a beautiful, pleasant and interesting place in which to learn and to live. Gainesville has been ranked as one of the best cities to live in the United States.
