[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in Spatial Conservation Modeling-University of Florida
Postdoctoral Research Associate – Spatial Conservation Modeling The Fletcher Lab at the University of Florida is looking for an exceptional scientist interested in working at the interface of spatial modeling and conservation. The applicant will work with Dr. Robert Fletcher (http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/) at the University of Florida to on a USDA-NIFA funded project. The project focuses on biodiversity and ecosystem service spatial modeling for the southeastern United States. The southeastern United States is a primary contributor to both current and expected future bioenergy production, and this project aims to interpret how land-use change from bioenergy may impact biodiversity and ecosystem services, as well as how these impacts may influence landowner decisions (see Fletcher et al. 2011, Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment; Gottlieb et al. 2017, Global Change Biology Bioenergy). In addition, there is potential to extend these questions to global level, given that EU policy is linked to bioenergy production in the southeastern U.S. This project includes several collaborators, including Dr. Jason Evans (Stetson University) who will collaborate on this aspect of the project. The scope of the position provides strong opportunities for the applicant to make rapid career progress on high-impact problems of both fundamental and applied relevance. There are also opportunities to work on other projects in the lab and to spend time on new research and general career development. Minimum qualifications are a PhD in biological or ecological sciences or a Ph.D. in mathematical or statistical modeling. Preferred qualifications include statistical (e.g., Bayesian hierarchical modeling) and/or simulation modeling experience (e.g., agent-based modeling), GIS skills, strong publication record for the professional stage of the applicant, and honed writing skills. This grant-funded position will open in spring 2019, and is funded for two years minimum. Salary is approximately $47,450, with insurance and benefits package. Applicants should send cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references Dr. Rob Fletcher (robert.fletc...@ufl.edu) by December 15 2018. Information about the City of Gainesville: 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 120,000-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. Florida boasts a diversity of fauna and flora common to both southern temperate and subtropical climates and is replete with springs, rivers, backwater streams, lakes, freshwater and saltwater marshes, mangrove fringes, cypress swamps, hardwood hammocks, sandhills, scrub, pine flatwoods, and rangeland. Nested between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida has more than 2,000 kilometers of coastal beaches and estuaries. Special features include the Florida Keys, which constitute an archipelago of picturesque subtropical islands, and the unique Everglades, or “river of grass,” which sprawls across the vast southern peninsula. Information about the University of Florida: The University of Florida (http://www.ufl.edu) is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 50,000 students. It was recently ranked in the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and its natural resource and conservation programs were ranked 3rd in the country in a 2017 report. Several units on or nearby the University of Florida campus complement the teaching and research programs of the Department, including The Florida Climate Institute, an interdisciplinary center hosted at UF and comprising 7 Florida universities; Biotechnologies for Ecological, Evolutionary, and Conservation Sciences; the Tropical Conservation and Development Program in the Center for Latin American Studies; Center for Natural Resources; Center for Wetlands; Center for Biological Conservation; Pre-eminence initiatives in Bioinformatics and Biodiversity; Florida Museum of Natural History; Northeast Regional Data Center; National Ecology Laboratory (Sirenia) of USGS; Florida Field Station (Gainesville) of the U.S.D.A. Wildlife Research Laboratory; Southeastern Forest Experiment Station unit of the U.S. Forest Service; The Nature Conservancy; the Wildlife Conservation Society; the Wildlife
[ECOLOG-L] Field supervisor in spatial ecology and conservation at the University of Florida
Field supervisor in spatial ecology and conservation at the University of Florida We are seeking a highly motivated biologist to supervise a field experiment at the University of Florida. This biologist will work as part of a collaborative research group on a NSF-funded project investigating the role of habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, and matrix quality on the population and community dynamics of insect herbivores. The project includes field work at the nearby Ordway-Swisher Biological Station (http://www.osbs.ufl.edu), including experiments manipulating habitat and matrix types, using prickly-pear cactus and their associated species as a model system (see, e.g., Fletcher et al. 2011, 2013, 2014). We expect the biologist to work from late summer 2018 (ideal start date: July 16, but date is somewhat flexible) until Nov 1 2018, with a potential for extending it for one year. Duties and responsibilities include coordinating field surveys, GPS and GIS work, mark-recapture, greenhouse work, database management, and supervising interns. Expectations include working in the field approximately 4 days / week throughout this time period, being able to work under hot and buggy conditions during some times of the year, and tolerating cactus spines. Prior field experience, some GIS experience, strong organizational skills, and interest in field experiments are preferred. Pay $12/hour for 40 hours/week. Field vehicle will be provided for research. Housing is not provided. For more information, see: http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/. If you are interested in the position, please send a CV, unofficial transcripts, names of 3 references, and a brief statement of why you are interested in the position to Thomas Smith (email to: thomassm...@ufl.edu). 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 120,000- 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.
[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantship in Experimental Landscape Ecology at the University of Florida
We are seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. student to start at the University of Florida in Fall 2017. This student will work as part of a collaborative research group on a project investigating the role of on habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, and matrix quality on the population and community dynamics of insect herbivores. The project includes field work at the nearby Ordway-Swisher Biological Station (http://www.osbs.ufl.edu), including experiments manipulating habitat and matrix types, using prickly-pear cactus and their associated species as a model system (see, e.g., Fletcher et al. 2011, 2013, 2014). The project includes four years of full support for the student (approximately $22,500/year, plus health benefits; pending final approval), funds for field work, and support for some travel to meetings. An additional year of support may be available to outstanding candidates from the graduate program via which the student matriculates (see below). The student will be co-advised by Dr. Robert Fletcher (http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/) and Dr. Emilio Bruna (http://brunalab.org/). Other collaborators on the project include Dr. Bob Holt (http://people.clas.ufl.edu/rdholt/) and Dr. Brian Reichert. Preferred applicants will be highly motivated and have a background in ecology, entomology, or other relevant field, field experience, strong quantitative skills (preferably in population or spatial ecology), and an ability to work well both independently and with as part of a diverse team. Interested students should send a (1) a letter of interest describing your educational background, research experience, and career goals, (2) a Curriculum Vitae that includes GRE and TOEFL/TSE scores (if relevant) and GPA (3) an unofficial copy of transcripts and (4) contact information for three references by email to Dr. Robert Fletcher (email: robert.fletc...@ufl.edu). The deadline for submitting materials for review is February 1, 2017. Interested applicants should also apply to the Graduate Programs in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (http://www.wec.ufl.edu/grad) and the School of Natural Resources and the Environment (http://snre.ufl.edu), both of which accommodate students studying a broad diversity of topics in ecology and conservation. Students to these programs may also apply for an additional year of stipend and tuition support. For more information, see: http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/. Information about the City of Gainesville: 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. Florida boasts a diversity of fauna and flora common to both southern temperate and subtropical climates and is replete with springs, rivers, backwater streams, lakes, freshwater and saltwater marshes, mangrove fringes, cypress swamps, hardwood hammocks, sandhills, scrub, pine flatwoods, and rangeland. Nested between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida has more than 2,000 kilometers of coastal beaches and estuaries. Special features include the Florida Keys, which constitute an archipelago of picturesque subtropical islands, and the unique Everglades, or “river of grass,” which sprawls across the vast southern peninsula. Information about the University of Florida: The University of Florida (http://www.ufl.edu) is a Land-Grant, Sea- Grant, and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 50,000 students. The nearby 3,600-hectare Ordway-Swisher Biological Station, managed by the UF Department of Wildlife Conservation and Ecology, provides an outdoor laboratory for teaching and a site for long-term field research, and has been designated to serve as a National Science Foundation NEON core site. Several units on or nearby the University of Florida campus complement the teaching and research programs of the Department, including The Florida Climate Institute, an interdisciplinary center hosted at UF and comprising 7 Florida universities; Biotechnologies for Ecological, Evolutionary, and Conservation Sciences; the Tropical Conservation and Development Program in the Center for Latin American Studies; Center for Natural Resources; Center for Wetlands; Center for Biological Conservation; Pre-eminence initiatives in Bioinformatics
[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. position at the University of Florida
I am seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. student to enroll at the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (WEC) and the School of Natural Resources and the Environment (SNRE) at the University of Florida, starting fall 2015. This student will work as part of a large, long-term research project on spatial ecology, population biology and conservation of an endangered raptor, the Everglade Snail Kite. This project is unparalleled in spatial population biology and conservation by providing rigorous demographic and movement information across the entire breeding range of this critically imperiled species for the past 22 years, which has been used in both site-level and regional-level management, restoration, and conservation (see, e.g., Reichert et al. 2012, Ecology; Fletcher et al. 2013, Nature Communications). Preferred applicants will be highly motivated, have field experience, strong quantitative skills, interest in both field work and quantitative modeling, and competitive GPA/GRE scores (50% percentile required). Students with strong initiative and desire to carve out their own research questions within this project are highly encouraged to apply. If you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. degree on this project, please send Dr. Fletcher a CV, GRE scores and GPA, contact information for three references, and a brief statement of your research interests, career goals, and why you would like to pursue a graduate degree by May 17 or earlier (email to: robert.fletc...@ufl.edu). Note that for the Ph.D. program, incoming students will typically already have a M.S. degree. Please see the WEC Graduate Program website for more details on application procedures. Also consult the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at UF for other opportunities regarding graduate admission. For more information on the department, our research, and our vibrant lab, see: http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/. Stipend ($21,000-24,000/year) and health benefits included. Funding is expected to be available for up to 5 years. 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.
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate positions at the University of Florida
Two potential graduate student opportunities in the spatial ecology and conservation of wildlife at the University of Florida I am seeking a highly motivated M.S. or Ph.D. student for the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (WEC) at the University of Florida, starting fall 2015. This student will work as part of a large, long-term research project on spatial ecology, population biology and conservation of an endangered raptor, the Everglade Snail Kite. This project is unparalleled in spatial population biology and conservation by providing rigorous demographic and movement information across the entire breeding range of this critically imperilled species for the past 22 years, which has been used in both site-level and regional level management, restoration, and conservation (see, e.g., Reichert et al. 2012, Ecology; Fletcher et al. 2013, Nature Communications). Preferred applicants will be highly motivated, have field experience, have strong quantitative skills, and competitive GPA/GRE scores (50% percentile required). The ability to begin field work in Spring 2015 (prior to matriculation at UF) is desirable, but not required. I am also seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. student, starting fall 2015, to work as part of a large research project in Borneo that focuses on experimental habitat fragmentation and the bioacoustics and soundscapes of birds. This project is is using new advances in technology to understand transient and short-term effects of fragmentation in one of the largest experiments in the world on land-use change. Preferred applicants will be highly motivated, have strong interests in international field research, have strong quantitative skills, and competitive GPA/GRE scores. Students with strong initiative and desire to carve out their own research questions within these themes are highly encouraged to apply. If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree on one of these projects, please send Dr. Fletcher a CV, GRE scores and GPA, contact information for three references, and a brief statement of your research interests, career goals, and why you would like to pursue a graduate degree prior to December 20 (email to: robert.fletc...@ufl.edu). Note that for the Ph.D. program, incoming students will typically already have a M.S. degree. Please see the WEC Graduate Program website for more details on application procedures. Also consult the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at UF for other opportunities regarding graduate admission. For more information, see: http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/. 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.
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor position at University of Florida
Title: Assistant Professor of Landscape Ecology Location: Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Davie, Florida Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Review Date:For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit additional materials by July 17, 2014. The position will open until a viable applicant pool is determined. Duties and Responsibilities This is a 12-month tenure-accruing position that will be 70% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) and 30% extension (Florida Cooperative Extension Service), available in the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Duties will include development of a productive, interdisciplinary, extramurally funded research program with emphasis on landscape structure and function over a range of spatial and temporal scales in South Florida. This may include application of climate change, including sea-level rise, to ecological landscape analysis; biogeochemical processes and wildlife habitat modeling involving carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions; evaluation of species and community responses to changes in landscape structure and function or invasive species; and integration of multidisciplinary science into restoration of damaged landscapes or response to sea-level rise. Extension responsibilities will include developing education programs on the interaction of Everglades restoration with natural and man-made ecosystems and on climate change mitigation. The incumbent will provide leadership, training, and assistance to county faculty. Interaction with local, state and federal agencies will be important to this position. The faculty member will be expected to publish in refereed journals, produce extension publications, and obtain significant extramural funding for research and extension programs. The successful candidate will participate actively in undergraduate and graduate education by chairing and serving on graduate committees, supervising thesis, dissertation and undergraduate research, and publishing research results with students. Faculty are encouraged to participate in professional development activities related to teaching and advising and may teach courses and seminars. The position will be located at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (IF AS), University of Florida. Davie, Florida. Tenure will accrue in the most suitable department, based on the successful applicant's credentials, such as the Soil and Water Science Department or Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Departments, or the School of Forest Resources and Conservation. Because of the IFAS land-grant mission, all faculty are expected to be supportive of and engaged in all three mission areasResearch, Teaching and Extensionregardless of the assignment split specified in the position description. Qualifications A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in environmental science, ecology, coastal sciences, landscape ecology, soil and water sciences, wildlife ecology or a closely related discipline is required. Postdoctoral experience is desirable. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to IFAS core values of excellence, diversity, global involvement, and accountability. Background Information The Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center is a unit in the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) at the University of Florida and has diverse teaching, research and extension education programs with 12 faculty (http://flrec.ifas.ufl.edu). Undergraduate and graduate degree programs are available at the Center. The Center is a member of, and located in, the South Florida Education Center, a group of educational institutions consisting of county public schools, a public community college, public universities, and a private university. Other agencies represented at the Center are the USDA-ARS Invasive Plant Research Laboratory, US Geological Survey, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and US Fish and Wildlife Service. The Center is located in central Broward County, providing rich and diverse cultural opportunities, while also being minutes from the Everglades Ecosystem and the Atlantic Ocean. Broward County is a member of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact. The University of Florida (http://www.ufl.edu) is a Land-Grant and Sea-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more
[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D position at University of Florida
Ph.D. student position in behavioral ecology, spatial ecology, and evolution at the University of Florida starting Fall 2014. Applicants must have a M.S. in ecology, evolutionary biology, behavior, or a related field. If you are interested in the position, please email Dr. Rob Fletcher at robert.fletc...@ufl.edu before April 5th. With your email, please include your resume, unofficial transcrips, GRE scores, and a cover letter. The successful applicant will be awarded a fellowship through the UF Entomology program that includes four years of guaranteed funding at $22,000/year plus tuition and benefits. This position would be co-advised by Christine Miller (Entomology Nematology Department; http://millerlab.net) and Rob Fletcher (Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department; http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/) at the University of Florida, with field research at the Ordway-Swisher Biological Station, near Melrose, FL. Work will focus on animal behavior, population dynamics, and spatial networks using the unique research system of a cactus-feeding insect, the cactus bug (Chelinidea vittiger), and its Opuntia host plants. We have an ongoing field experiments funded through the National Science Foundation to test for the resiliency of population networks of cactus bugs to environmental change (habitat loss). The student would work in the context of these broad experiments to understand how behavior (foraging, habitat selection, dispersal, or mating strategies) drive ecological and evolutionary processes under rapid environmental change. Cactus bugs are excellent species to investigate these questions because they have short generation times, individuals can be easily tracked through mark-recapture techniques, and their habitat can be readily manipulated in the field. This system is truly unique for experimentally addressing questions regarding animal dispersal (e.g., Fletcher et al. in press; Ecology), population dynamics (Fletcher et al. 2013, Nature Communications), landscape ecology (Fletcher et al. 2011, PNAS), foraging behaviors (Miller et al. 2012, Animal Behavior), and reproduction (Miller et al. 2013, PLoS One). This position could include field and modeling components to address questions of fundamental importance that lie at the interface of ecology, animal behavior, and environmental change. 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.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position in animal ecology at the University of Florida
We (Drs. Rob Fletcher and Bob McCleery) are looking for an energetic postdoc to work on three animal ecology and conservation projects in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida (see http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/; http://www.wec.ufl.edu/faculty/mccleery/). The postdoc will spend approximately 2/3 of their time on a recently funded NSF project that combines experimental landscape ecology and network modeling to understand the role of movement on metapopulation persistence in a cactus-feeding insect, which is an agricultural pest (see Fletcher et al. 2011, PNAS). The two additional projects deal with mammal ecology and conservation. One project is looking at the impacts of invasive python on marsh rabbit and other mammals in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem and the second project is examining the distribution and population ecology of the endangered salt- marsh vole. Job responsibilities will include: data analysis, field work, manuscript preparation, grant writing, and occasional instructional activities. We are looking for applicants who have successfully published and have experience with population modeling, data management, spatial statistics, GIS/remote sensing and field work. Please send your CV and a list of 3 references to Dr. Robert Fletcher (robert.fletc...@ufl.edu). The position is guaranteed for 18 months with the possibility to extend the position for an additional 6-12 months. Compensation will be $40,000 plus benefits. We will begin reviewing applicants on August 1 until a qualified applicant is hired. Preferred start date is September 1.
[ECOLOG-L] M.S./Ph.D. position at the University of Florida
Graduate student opportunity in wildlife ecology and conservation at the University of Florida We are seeking a highly motivated M.S. or Ph.D. student for the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (WEC) at the University of Florida, starting fall 2013. This student will work as part of a team of researchers from UF (Dr. Rob Fletcher, Dr. Holly Ober), Emory University (Dr. Berry Brosi), and the Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center (Dr. Lora Smith). The team will quantify species responses from several taxa (bees, reptiles, birds, and bats) to three major pathways for extracting biomass from pine forest as part of a recently funded grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These responses will provide specific insight on effective indicators for sustainable biofuels production, will be integrated into a multi-scale model aimed to interpret large-scale effects and potential tradeoffs that may occur across regions, and will be used to develop best management practices for biofuels production with forest biomass. Preferred applicants will be highly motivated, have field experience with sampling bird and/or reptile abundance, have strong quantitative skills, and competitive GPA/GRE scores. The ability to begin field work in Spring 2013 (prior to matriculation at UF) is desirable, but not required. Students with strong initiative and desire to carve out their own research questions within this theme are highly encouraged to apply. If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree on this project, please send Dr. Fletcher a CV, GRE scores and GPA, and a brief statement of your research interests, career goals, and why you would like to pursue a graduate degree prior to November 17 (email to: robert.fletc...@ufl.edu). Please see the WEC Graduate Program website for more details on application procedures. Also consult the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at UF for other opportunities regarding graduate admission. For more information, see: http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/.
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Positions at the University of Florida
Currently, we have two new graduate student positions available in the Fletcher Lab at the University of Florida (http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/), one starting Spring 2012 and a second starting Fall 2012. One position will be a Ph.D. position, focused on spatial predator-prey interactions and conservation of the endangered Snail Kite. The Snail Kite is considered to be a key indicator of successful restoration of the Everglades and is a dietary specialist feeding almost exclusively on native and invasive apple snails. Desired qualifications for this position include proficiency with population and landscape ecology, quantitative modeling, demonstrated field experience on birds, wetlands, and/or invertebrates, and supervisory experience. The candidate will be expected to not only leverage nearly 20 years of rigorous demographic and movement data on kites across their geographic range but also develop their own field research themes regarding spatio-temporal population limitation in the kite. Preference will be given to students that can start field work in the spring (Jan 2012) before matriculation into the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department in Fall 2012. For those interested in this position, contact Dr. Fletcher at robert.fletc...@ufl.edu. A second position will be at either the MS or Ph.D. level, with a preferable start date of Spring 2012. This position will focus on movement and habitat use of Florida manatees. Intensive telemetry data have been collected (and will continue to be collected) on this charismatic species, allowing for unprecedented approaches regarding fine-scale movements and resource selection in relation to anthropogenic stressors. For this position, Dr. Daniel Slone from the USGS (Southeast Ecological Science Center, Gainesville) will be the primary advisor and Dr. Fletcher will serve as a co-advisor. Desired qualifications for this position include demonstrated aptitude for technological and quantitative skills (e.g., statistical modeling, GIS, database management), and experience with related ecological research such as habitat or movement studies. For those interested in this position, contact Dr. Slone (dsl...@usgs.gov; 352-264- 3551) and Dr. Fletcher. If you are interested in pursuing one of these graduate positions we highly recommend pursuing the publications from our labs (http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/; https://profile.usgs.gov/dslone/) to determine if and how our work interests you. Please send a CV, GRE scores and GPA, and a brief statement of your research interests, career goals, and why you would like to pursue a graduate degree in our labs (email preferred). For admission to the department, general minimal requirements for GPA are 3.2 for upper division undergraduate coursework, 3.2 for any graduate coursework, and preferred GRE scores of at least 1200 (Q + V). If English is not your native language, a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based; 213 computer based) is necessary. Yet we emphasize that these are minimum requirements and highly competitive students greatly exceed these minimum expectations.
[ECOLOG-L] 2011 AOU meeting: call for symposia and workshops
The American Ornithologists Union will hold its 129th Stated Meeting 24-29 July 2011 in Jacksonville, FL. We hereby invite proposals for symposia and workshops. Symposia proposals should include: (1) title of symposium, (2) a 2-5 sentence rationale for the symposiums topic, (3) names, contact information, and presentation topics of presenting speakers and 1-2 alternate speakers, and (4) requested length of symposium (whole day or half day). Before submitting the proposal, organizers are strongly encouraged to contact potential participants and receive at least tentative commitments from them to attend. Symposia typically include 6-8 presentations in 30 minute segments (25 minutes for presentation, 5 minutes for questions). Workshop proposals should include (1) title of workshop, (2) a 2-5 sentence rationale for the workshops topic, (3) names and contact information of the workshops leaders, (4) short description of target audience, (5) requested length of workshop, and (5) anticipated format and requested resources (e.g., projection equipment, large table). Symposium presenters and organizers are expected to pay registration fees and travel expenses; the AOU cannot provide financial assistance. We encourage symposium and workshop organizers to seek external funds to support participants expenses. The deadline for submission of symposium and workshop proposals is 31 December, 2010. Please submit proposals (Word or PDF attachment) to Rob Fletcher: robert.fletc...@ufl.edu .
[ECOLOG-L] Wildlife Conservation Assistant Professor position, University of Florida
Assistant Professor – Wildlife Conservation Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) University of Florida Gainesville, Florida Duties and Responsibilities This is a 12-month tenure-accruing position with 60% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and 40% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) responsibilities in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. Tenure will accrue in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program addressing conservation of wildlife and their habitats. We are especially interested in applicants whose research focuses on habitat ecology and dynamics as they relate to the conservation and ecology of wildlife. The expected teaching assignment will include a graduate course in the faculty member’s area of interest and two undergraduate courses. All IFAS faculty are expected to demonstrate commitment and responsibility to the three functions, teaching, research, and extension, of the Land Grant mission. Qualifications Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in wildlife science, natural resources, ecological or biological sciences, or related discipline in conservation science; evidence of scholarship and depth of knowledge in applied wildlife conservation; potential to teach and inspire undergraduate and graduate students; and a commitment to promoting a diverse educational and professional institution. Postdoctoral experience is desirable. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding. Candidates must also have a commitment to IFAS core values of excellence, diversity, global involvement, and accountability. Applications Individuals wishing to apply should submit the following materials: 1. Letter of application that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above; 2. Statements of research goals and teaching philosophy; 3. Complete vita; 4. Unofficial transcripts of academic work; 5. Three letters of recommendation. Review of application materials will begin on March 1, 2010. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Contact Information and Application Submission Information All applicants for the position are required to complete an online registration form at https://jobs.ufl.edu using requisition # 0803859. All application materials should be submitted electronically by emailing a single PDF file containing items #1-4 above, along with three letters of recommendation to wecwildlifeconservationposit...@wec.ufl.edu. Letters of recommendation may be sent electronically to the same address (preferred), or by post to Dr. Sunquist at the address below. Inquiries contact: Dr. Mel Sunquist Chair, Search and Screen Committee University of Florida Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation P.O. Box 110430 Gainesville, FL 32611-0430 Telephone: (352) 846-0566 Facsimile: (352) 392-6984 Electronic Mail:sunqu...@ufl.edu The University of Florida is an equal opportunity and equal access employer. The “government in the sunshine” laws of Florida require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application, nomination, and reference, except transcripts, be available for public inspection. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate student positions at the University of Florida
Climate change and landscape ecology graduate research positions at the University of Florida I currently have 1-2 graduate positions available in my lab in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (WEC) at the University of Florida. I anticipate potentially taking on 1 master’s student and 1 Ph.D. student starting Fall 2010. These positions will focus issues of climate change and landscape ecology, including adaptive monitoring of species and habitat change with ongoing climate change, species distribution/climate envelope modeling, and climate/biodiversity related decision support tools for adaptation strategies. The Ph.D. student will be co-advised by Dr. Frank Mazotti (UF Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center), while a second position is in collaboration with the Statistics Department and the Program in Fisheries (contingent on funding approval). Preferred applicants will be highly motivated, have strong quantitative skills, background in GIS, and competitive GPA/GRE scores. Students will be expected to not only work as part of a larger team to address objectives for funding agencies, but also develop their own research directions under the broad veil of landscape ecology, climate change, and conservation. If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree with me as your advisor, please send me a CV, GRE scores and GPA, and a brief statement of your research interests, career goals, and why you would like to pursue a graduate degree in my lab prior to January 10 (email to: robert.fletc...@ufl.edu). Please see the WEC Graduate Program website for more details on application procedures. Also consult the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at UF for other opportunities regarding graduate admission. For more information on my lab, see: http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position at the University of Florida
Post-doctoral Scientist Position – Climate Change Biology Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation School of Forest Resources and Conservation University of Florida Gainesville, Florida The Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and the School of Forest Resources and Conservation at the University of Florida are seeking a candidate to fill a postdoctoral position in climate change biology. The successful candidate will have a PhD in ecology, biology, zoology, or another discipline that allows for projecting climate change effects on the ecology of a system or organism(s), specifically the Florida Gulf coastal system. The candidate should (1) be familiar with synthesis techniques (e.g. meta-analyses, ecosystem models), (2) be able to work in cooperative partnerships with faculty and local scientists, (3) be able to use existing data (including GIS/remote sensing, simulation models, climate envelope models, etc.) to identify and address critical issues with sea level rise, and (4) have a high degree of self-motivation and creativity. Some aspects and responsibilities of the position are flexible, and the successful candidate will be expected to play a leadership role in shaping the final projects. Projects may include, but are not limited to, understanding the influences of sea-level and climate change on keystone resources, such as oyster reefs or salt marshes, or habitat for threatened or endangered species in salt marsh habitats; a review and meta-analysis of key ecological factors pertaining to sea level rise; retrospective analysis of recent ecological changes resulting from climate patterns; prospective modeling of future ecological changes, associated uncertainty, and possible management options to mitigate these changes; or developing rigorous sampling designs to detect temporal and spatial changes. The position will likely primarily interact with the following faculty: Mike Allen, Rob Fletcher, Peter Frederick, Wendell Cropper, Matt Cohen, Franklin Percival, and Bill Pine. The supervisor, depending on research interests, will be Bill Pine (http://floridarivers.ifas.ufl.edu)or Rob Fletcher (http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/). The position is located at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida and is expected to begin in January 2010 and extend for one year with a possible extension to 18 months. Further extension is contingent on writing grants for future work. The salary range is $38,000-$48,000 annually and includes health insurance. Please send a detailed cover letter describing research experiences and interests, CV, and three references to Christa Zweig (czw...@ufl.edu).
[ECOLOG-L] Post-doctoral Research Position at the University of Florida
A post-doctoral position is available focusing on historical, spatio-temporal analyses of Florida panther movements and distribution in relation to human activity (primarily off-road vehicle use). The position will be housed in the Fletcher Lab in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida (http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/). This position will also provide collaborative opportunities on numerous ongoing projects in the lab centered on spatial ecology and behavior. Funding is currently available for 1.2 years (October 2009-through December 2010), with opportunities to renew the position for 1-2 additional years (likely to do similar work on other declining species). Starting date is somewhat flexible, but preference will go to those interested in starting between October and November 2009. Salary will be $36,000-$38,000 plus health benefits. Qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in an ecological or wildlife biology field, with a strong emphasis on quantitative modeling and statistics. Applicants should be able to work both independently and cooperatively with various stakeholders with vested interests in this endangered species and the Florida Everglades. Applicants should also have a strong desire to be a productive member of the lab and department, including vigorous publishing and grant procurement. Preference will be given to those with experience in using Bayesian Hierarchical models (state-space models), generalized linear mixed models, and GIS. Application materials: Please send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Rob Fletcher, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, IFAS/University of Florida, PO Box 110430, Gainesville, FL 32611; robert.fletc...@ufl.edu (email application is preferred). Deadline for receiving applications September 25, 2009.
