Ph.D. Position: Landscaping plant choice and long-term invasion patterns Overview: The Residential Landscape Ecology Lab of Dr. Basil Iannone (https://rle-iannone.weebly.com) in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation (http://sfrc.ufl.edu) at the University of Florida is looking for a creative and motivated Ph.D. student. Position includes four-years of competitive stipend, tuition waiver, and benefits. The student would also be affiliated with the Sustainable Human and Ecological Development Group (https://programs.ifas.ufl.edu/shed) and the Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology (https://clce.ifas.ufl.edu). Duties: Using a mixture of fieldwork, historical sales and landscaping data, and computer experiments, the student will determine how the frequency of use of landscaping plant species and the use of non-invasive cultivars of previously banned species affect long-term patterns of plant invasions. Qualifications: A master’s degree in ecology or related field, interests in applied, interdisciplinary research, biological invasions, and spatial ecology, and good writing skills. Knowledge of computer simulations and spatial statistics, while beneficial, are not required to apply. To apply: Email: (1) Cover Letter stating your research/career goals, how you would benefit from this opportunity, and your qualifications; (2) C.V.; (3) unofficial transcripts; (4) GRE scores; (5) contact information for three professional references; and (6) a writing sample (e.g., publication, thesis, etc.) on which you are the lead author to [email protected]. Place “Hort Invasions” in the email subject line. Applicant review will begin immediately. Official transcripts and GRE scores, and letters of recommendation, will be required for admittance. Please contact Dr. Basil Iannone with any questions at [email protected]

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