Ph.D. Position: Drivers of ecosystem services in residential landscapes
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 future residential landscapes to be
more environmentally responsible. 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.
Duties: The student will work with members of the UF Master Gardeners
Volunteer Program to develop a sampling network throughout Florida and use
data collected from this network to identify drivers of ecosystem services
across varying spatial scales and socioeconomic conditions. 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. Experience
working with citizen scientists and knowledge of GIS 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
“Ecosystem Services” 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.
