Overview: The Residential Landscape Ecology (RLE) Lab
(https://rle-iannone.weebly.com/) of Dr. Basil Iannone in the School of
Forest Resources and Conservation at the University of Florida is looking
for a creative and motivated Ph.D. student. The RLE (Lab) quantifies
spatial ecological patterns and their drivers in and around residential
landscapes, with the aim of designing more environmentally responsible
residential landscapes. The interests of the lab are diverse and include
community and ecosystem ecology, geospatial analysis, invasion biology,
ecological restoration, and soil and water science. The student would also
be a member of the Sustainable Human and Ecological Development Group and
the Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology (https://clce.ifas.ufl.edu/).
Duties: The student will also work with Dr. Sandra Wilson and Dr. Gail
Hansen (Environmental Horticulture) and stakeholders from the horticultural
industry. Using a mixture of fieldwork, historical sales and landscaping
data, and computer experiments, the student will determine how the frequency
of use of landscaping plant species and the use of non-invasive cultivars of
previously banned species affect long-term patterns of plant invasions.
Position includes four-years of competitive stipend, tuition waiver, and
benefits.
Qualifications: A master’s degree in ecology or related field, interests in
applied, interdisciplinary research, and good writing skills. Knowledge of
computer simulations and statistics is beneficial.
To apply: Email: (1) Cover Letter stating your research/career goals, how
you would benefit from this opportunity, and your qualifications; (2) C.V.;
(3) unofficial transcripts; (4) GRE scores; (5) contact information for
three professional references; and (6) a writing sample (e.g., publication,
thesis, etc.) on which you are the lead author to biann...@ufl.edu. Place
“Hort Invasions” in the email subject line. Applicant review will begin
immediately. Official transcripts and GRE scores, and letters of
recommendation, will be required for admittance.
See http://sfrc.ufl.edu/academics/graduate for information regarding the
SFRC graduate program, application procedures, and deadlines.
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