We are looking for a dynamic Postdoctoral Researcher to take the lead on
three conservation ecology projects in Florida. The projects will examine
the loss of ecological functions (scavenging, frugivory, granivory) in the
Everglades from invasive pythons and the factors limiting the populations of
two rarely-studies endangered species, the Florida salt marsh vole and the
silver rice rat. The main responsibilities of the selected applicant will be
conducting statistical and spatial analysis, generating manuscripts and
insuring proper data collection on the projects. Each project will have a
team of technicians that will collect the bulk of the data. The selected
applicant will be asked to hire, train and supervise the technicians on each
project. The job will require some travel and initial field work during the
first year of the projects. The selected applicant will be given the
flexibility to expand these studies to accommodate their interests and
skills. By taking the lead on these three important conservation ecology
projects and working at the University of Florida this job provides an
outstanding opportunity for professional growth.
The postdoc will work closely with and be supervised by the principle
investigator (Dr. McCleery http://www.themccleerylab.org/).
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, be a US citizen or have a US work
visa, have at least 2 accepted first authored peer-reviewed publications and
considerable field experience. Applicants with spatial model, population
modeling, remote sensing, and project management experience are preferred.
To apply send a CV, a short letter of interest and a list of 3 references
along to Dr. Robert McCleery at ramccle...@ufl.edu. The position will be
opened until the job is filled and applications will be reviewed as they are
received. The ideal candidate will be able to start work by November 2018
and early January at the latest.
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.
