Assistant Scientist Quantitative Ecologist

Overview

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. We welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. 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) or visit Accessibility at UF.

This is a 12-month non-tenure-accruing position that will be 100% research in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit.

Responsibilities

Duties include applied research on species population dynamics and decision support tools to evaluate management actions, collaboration with cooperators to ensure management relevancy of models and analyses, presenting and publishing research findings at meetings and in peer-reviewed journals, and participating in grant writing efforts. The candidate has the opportunity to participate in undergraduate and graduate education by chairing graduate committees, serving on graduate committees, supervising undergraduate research, and teaching courses.

The successful candidate will actively participate in undergraduate and graduate education by chairing and serving on graduate committees, supervising thesis and dissertation work, supervising undergraduate research, and publishing results with students. Faculty are encouraged to engage in professional development related to teaching and advising and may teach courses and seminars.

Background Information

The University of Florida is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant institution with extensive programs and a large enrollment. UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Florida Sea Grant program, and encompasses multiple departments, research centers, and extension offices across the state. UF / IFAS employs nearly 4,500 people, including about 990 faculty and 1,400 permanent staff.

The programs of the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation emphasize biological and human dimensions of wildlife ecology and conservation in local to international arenas. The department collaborates with centers and programs such as the Center for Latin American Studies, Center for African Studies, and the School of Natural Resources and the Environment. The Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit focuses on wetlands ecology, coastal ecology, decision science, and endangered species conservation. The nearby Ordway-Swisher Biological Station provides an outdoor lab for teaching and long-term field research and is designated as a National Science Foundation NEON core site.

Other units on or near campus support the department's teaching and research programs, including The Florida Climate Institute, the Tropical Conservation and Development Program, Center for Wetlands, UF Biodiversity Institute, Florida Museum of Natural History, and related federal and state research laboratories and programs.

Expected Salary

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess a doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Biological or Wildlife Science, or a related field. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and acquisition of extramural funding. Candidates must support the mission of the Land-Grant system and have a commitment to UF core values.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference for related postdoctoral experience. Experience in Florida and internationally is desirable. Preference to candidates with scholarship in population dynamics, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and programming in R. Preference to candidates with demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including presentations at national meetings and peer-reviewed publications in top journals in the field.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Nominations

Nominations are welcome. Nominations should include the complete name and address of the nominee and be sent to : Christina Romagosa, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, University of Florida, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, PO Box 110430, Gainesville, FL 32605. Telephone : 352.273.3996; Facsimile : 352.392.6984; Electronic Mail : cmromagosa@ufl.edu.

Application Information

Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit :

• Cover letter that states interest and qualifications relative to the credentials listed
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information (including email addresses) for 3 individuals willing to write letters of recommendation
• Unofficial transcripts

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University and greater Gainesville community offer cultural events, restaurants, outdoor recreation, and social opportunities. 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) or visit Accessibility at UF.

Health Assessment Required : No

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