2 Postdocs @ University of Florida
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:57 amPosting Date: October 1, 2011
Position Description: The Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Florida is seeking two postdoctoral associates to explore methods for optimal decision making in problems of natural resource management. Research will focus on the application of Markov decision processes to: (1) the control of invasive exotics in South Florida; (2) the adaptive management of waterfowl harvests in the U.S. and Europe; and (3) habitat management for the threatened Florida scrub-jay. These projects are intended to provide critical decision support to the U.S. Park Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and to signatory countries of the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement. Appointees will be expected to work closely with management agencies, to participate in relevant workshops, to present seminars at various venues, and to publish their research findings in a timely fashion. Some travel is anticipated. No field work is required.
Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in ecology, zoology, natural resource management, biometrics, applied mathematics, or related field. Excellent statistical and computing skills are essential, and the ideal candidate will have expertise in methods of decision analysis. The best qualified applicants will also have exceptional reasoning and analytical skills, demonstrable communication skills (especially writing), and the ability to function well both on their own and in teams. The selected candidate must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of the appointment.
Location: Gainesville, Florida, USA
Compensation: This is a full-time, fixed-term, non-tenure-track appointment for 12 months. Annual salary is $40,000 - $50,000 depending on education and experience; appointees should expect to start at the low end of this range unless they have exceptional qualifications. Benefits include health insurance options and paid leave. Extension of the appointment beyond 12 months is contingent on the ability to secure additional funding.
Enquiries: To discuss these positions contact Dr. Fred Johnson, USGS Southeast Ecological Science Center, at fjohnson@usgs.gov or at 1-352-392-5075. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume (or curriculum vitae), and the names and contact information of three professional references to both Dr. Fred Johnson and Dr. Franklin Percival (fperciva@ufl.edu). Applications will be accepted until both positions are filled.
Position Description: The Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Florida is seeking two postdoctoral associates to explore methods for optimal decision making in problems of natural resource management. Research will focus on the application of Markov decision processes to: (1) the control of invasive exotics in South Florida; (2) the adaptive management of waterfowl harvests in the U.S. and Europe; and (3) habitat management for the threatened Florida scrub-jay. These projects are intended to provide critical decision support to the U.S. Park Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and to signatory countries of the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement. Appointees will be expected to work closely with management agencies, to participate in relevant workshops, to present seminars at various venues, and to publish their research findings in a timely fashion. Some travel is anticipated. No field work is required.
Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in ecology, zoology, natural resource management, biometrics, applied mathematics, or related field. Excellent statistical and computing skills are essential, and the ideal candidate will have expertise in methods of decision analysis. The best qualified applicants will also have exceptional reasoning and analytical skills, demonstrable communication skills (especially writing), and the ability to function well both on their own and in teams. The selected candidate must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of the appointment.
Location: Gainesville, Florida, USA
Compensation: This is a full-time, fixed-term, non-tenure-track appointment for 12 months. Annual salary is $40,000 - $50,000 depending on education and experience; appointees should expect to start at the low end of this range unless they have exceptional qualifications. Benefits include health insurance options and paid leave. Extension of the appointment beyond 12 months is contingent on the ability to secure additional funding.
Enquiries: To discuss these positions contact Dr. Fred Johnson, USGS Southeast Ecological Science Center, at fjohnson@usgs.gov or at 1-352-392-5075. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume (or curriculum vitae), and the names and contact information of three professional references to both Dr. Fred Johnson and Dr. Franklin Percival (fperciva@ufl.edu). Applications will be accepted until both positions are filled.