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; developing rigorous sampling designs
to detect temporal and spatial changes; or other projects. 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; but this is not an
inclusive list. The supervisor, depending on research interests, will be Bill Pine or Rob
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 ([log in to unmask]).