A Postdoctoral (PhD) or Research Associate (MSc) position is available to pursue research in fire science and ecology of the Everglades in the Plant Ecology Lab at Florida Atlantic University. Research will focus on modeling of fire behavior in varied fuel complexes in wetlands. This research is being done in cooperation with Everglades National Park, A.R.M. Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, and other regional agency and university collaborators. This is a two year (24 mo.) fully-funded position (salary and benefits) with a preferred start date of January 2019 (negotiable). The position is located on the FAU campus in Davie, Florida.
Minimum Qualifications: * Doctoral (postdoc) or Master's degree with thesis (research associate) in a related field (e.g., forestry, biology, environmental science, etc.) * Experience with fire behavior modeling (e.g., BehavePlus) * Valid US driver's license and willingness to operate full-size pickup trucks * Ability and willingness to work in difficult field conditions (high heat and humidity, stinging insects, dense and abrasive vegetation, wildlife) accessed by airboat or helicopter * Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting * Must pass a background check Preferred (but not required) Qualifications: * Red Card wildland fire certification * Motorboat (MOCC) and/or airboat (AOCC) operator certification * Experience supervising personnel in a research setting (e.g., field or lab assistants) Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants must contact Dr. Brian Benscoter (bbens...@fau.edu <mailto:bbens...@fau.edu> ) to discuss their candidacy by emailing a letter discussing your interest and qualifications, resume/CV, unofficial transcript(s), and contact information for professional references (min. 2 references). Plant Ecology Lab Website: www.science.fau.edu/benscoterlab <http://www.science.fau.edu/benscoterlab> ************** Brian W. Benscoter, MSc PhD Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences Florida Atlantic University 3200 College Ave Davie, FL 33314 USA Tel: 954.236.1141 Fax: 954.236.1099 Webpage: <http://www.science.fau.edu/benscoterlab> www.science.fau.edu/benscoterlab
