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.
