[ECOLOG-L] Open rank faculty position in computational sustainability University of Florida
Job Description: The Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (ESSIE) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications for multiple nine-month, tenure-track positions at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor in Environmental Engineering Science (EES), with a focus on Computational Sustainability and Sustainable Systems Engineering. Research in this area is motivated by the interdisciplinary, global-scale challenges facing humanity in the next century (e.g., global climate change, population growth, pollution, and resource limitation). This hire will capitalize on existing strengths across UF and the HWCOE (water systems, modeling/computation, systems ecology, food systems innovation) and strongly position UF to compete for funding across multiple federal programs. We seek candidates with cutting-edge computer science and data analysis skills and expertise in one or more of the following areas: computational sustainability, engineering sustainability and resilience; ecosystem services modeling and valuation; systems science and ecology; environmental/ecological economics; lifecycle assessment; and biophysical, social science, and engineering integration. Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a PhD in one of the areas listed above, or in a closely related field with a strong computer science or data analysis background. Successful candidates should have a record and a strong interest in teaching and mentoring, contributing to the existing courses and to the development of innovative undergraduate and graduate curricula that encompass environmental engineering science disciplines. In addition, candidates should have a solid foundation for interdisciplinary research and successful collaborative investigations in relevant disciplines, as demonstrated in their record of peer-reviewed publications and proposal writing. To be considered for this position, those interested must apply through the Careers at UF website @ https://jobs.ufl.edu/ and provide a letter of interest, detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research including long-term goals, along with the names and email addresses of three or more references. A direct link to the job posting and submission portal can be found here: http://apply.interfolio.com/54276. Candidates should provide evidence, in application materials, of a commitment to fostering and engaging with diverse teams, ideas and experiences, which create an inclusive environment in the classroom and at the University. ADVERTISED SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:The successful candidate should have a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, successful proposal writing, graduate student mentoring, and teaching of undergraduate and/or graduate students. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ideal candidates will have a strong history of leading or participating in large interdisciplinary research programs and experience applying innovative computational approaches to complex environmental challenges. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, interested persons must apply through the Careers at UF website @ https://jobs.ufl.edu/ and provide a letter of interest, detailed curriculum vitae, a teaching summary and long-term goals, along with the names and email addresses of three or more references. A direct link to the job posting and submission portal can be found here: http://apply.interfolio.com/54276. When composing your cover letter, please address to the committee chair indicated below: Computational Sustainability – David Kaplan Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD student position available in coral ecology/physiology
A PhD student position is available in the Altieri Lab (www.altierilab.org) at the University of Florida to examine the response of corals to environmental stressors starting in late spring or early summer 2019. The student will join a team that is a focused on the impacts of hypoxic stress (low oxygen) on coral health and performance in a multi-species, multi-stressor context. The PhD student will be based at UF’s main campus in Gainesville, FL, with field work in the Florida Keys and laboratory experiments at the Smithsonian Marine Station in Ft. Pierce, FL (SMSFP). The student will work collaboratively with a team that includes Drs. Valerie Paul and Maggie Johnson (SMSFP), and will be expected to develop independent research interests that complement the overall project goals. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in ecology and/or marine science (bachelor’s or master’s degree), excellent quantitative and communication (written and oral) skills, and a demonstrated potential to conduct intensive field and/or laboratory research both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Experience with laboratory systems that manipulate environmental stressors (e.g., OA lab work) and/or with coral physiology is desired. The student will join the Altieri Lab in UF’s Environmental Engineering Sciences Department, and will be part of the new Coastal Ecosystem Dynamics group within the Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (https://faculty.eng.ufl.edu/ced/). The position includes stipend, tuition, and benefits. Formal applications are due January 10, 2018 with details found here: https://www.essie.ufl.edu/departments/environmental_engineering_sciences/ees_admission/ Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Andrew Altieri well ahead of the formal application deadline with a copy of their CV (including contact information for 3 references) and a brief statement (<500 words) outlining their interests and suitability for this particular opportunity. Contact information: Andrew Altieri andrew.alti...@essie.ufl.edu www.altierilab.org
[ECOLOG-L] PhD student position available: mangrove ecology FL & Caribbean
Bridging the Americas- Marine Conservation Fellowship Program Five- year graduate student (PhD level) fellowship position is available to start in Fall 2018 to join an international collaboration between the University of Florida and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI). The graduate fellow will conduct interdisciplinary, collaborative research in Panama, Florida, and the greater Caribbean region with a focus on mangrove ecosystems. The fellow will be based in Florida in the University of Florida’s Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment in the new Coastal Ecosystem Dynamics group. Fellowship includes stipend, tuition, benefits, travel, and research allowance. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in ecology and/or marine science (bachelors or masters degree), excellent written and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated potential to conduct intensive field-based research both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Experience in science communication is a plus. In an era when international collaborative research is key to major scientific advances, this graduate fellowship program has been created to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills, perspective, experience, and academic networks necessary to meet the challenges facing society and our environment. This program focuses on tropical and sub-tropical coastal habitats where biodiversity is highest, human impacts are accelerating fastest, and the need to build research capacity is greatest. Those interested in applying for a fellowship position should email Andrew Altieri with a copy of their CV (including contact information for at least two references) and a brief statement (<500 words) outlining their interests and suitability for the fellowship program prior to a formal application to the ESSIE graduate program. Review of CVs and statements will begin on January 8th 2018. Contact information: Andrew Altieri andrew.alti...@essie.ufl.edu www.altierilab.org
[ECOLOG-L] PhD student position: mangrove ecology FL & Caribbean
Bridging the Americas Marine Conservation Fellowship Program Five-year graduate student (PhD level) fellowship position is available to start in Fall 2018 to join an international collaboration between the University of Florida and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI). The graduate fellow will conduct interdisciplinary, collaborative research in Panama, Florida, and the greater Caribbean region with a focus on mangrove ecosystems. The fellow will be based in Florida in the University of Florida’s Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment in the new Coastal Ecosystem Dynamics group. Fellowship includes stipend, tuition, benefits, travel, and research allowance. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in ecology and/or marine science (bachelors or masters degree), excellent written and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated potential to conduct intensive field-based research both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Experience in science communication is a plus. In an era when international collaborative research is key to major scientific advances, this graduate fellowship program has been created to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills, perspective, experience, and academic networks necessary to meet the challenges facing society and our environment. This program focuses on tropical and sub-tropical coastal habitats where biodiversity is highest, human impacts are accelerating fastest, and the need to build research capacity is greatest. Those interested in applying for a fellowship position should email Andrew Altieri with a copy of their CV (including contact information for at least two references) and a brief statement (<500 words) outlining their interests and suitability for the fellowship program prior to a formal application to the ESSIE graduate program. Review of CVs and statements will begin on January 8th 2018. Contact information: Andrew Altieri andrew.alti...@essie.ufl.edu www.altierilab.org
