Post-doc in aquatic ecology Post-doctoral position available for study of community ecology of fishes in the Florida Everglades. We are researching metacommunity and spatial ecology of fish in wetlands and this position will study interactions of fish communities in aquatic refuge and marsh habitats by sampling studies and analysis of movement among habitats. Experience in field studies of fish communities is desirable and demonstration of quantitative skills is expected. Starting salary will be $38,000 per year plus benefits. Funding is currently available for two years. The position is available immediately (April 2009) and will remain open until filled. To apply, submit a CV, list of at least three references, and letter describing training and experience relevant to this position to trexl...@fiu.edu. For more information about our research group, see our webpage at http://www.fiu.edu/~trexlerj.
Technician positions in aquatic ecology Three positions are available to participate in studies of community ecology of fishes and macroinvertebrates in the Florida Everglades. We are researching spatial ecology in this dynamic ecosystem, and these positions will study macroinvertebrate and fish communities in short- hydroperiod habitats on the boundaries of Everglades National Park. We are looking for: 1. A person with knowledge of aquatic macroinvertebrate identification; 2. A person with experience in field studies of fishes; 3. A person with experience in data management and manipulation of large data files in SAS, ideally also with experience in statistical analyses using General Linear Models (GLM). Starting salary will be set based on experience and candidates with M.S. or Ph.D. degrees are especially welcome. Funding is currently available for two years and longer term appointment is possible. These positions are available immediately (May 2009) and will remain open until filled. To apply, submit a CV, list of at least three references, and letter describing training and experience relevant to this position to trexl...@fiu.edu. For more information about our research group, see our webpage at http://www.fiu.edu/~trexlerj.
