Opportunities
PhD Assistantship in Biodiversity Science at the University of Florida
The Baiser lab of community ecology in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida is now accepting applications for a PhD Graduate Assistantship position.
Project details: There is an opportunity to conduct research on a variety of projects including, but not limited to:
- Plant community ecology in pyrogenic ephemeral wetlands in north-central Florida and the Florida panhandle.
- Nesting ecology of Flatwoods salamanders (Ambystoma bishopi and Ambystoma cingulatum).
- Macroecology of breeding bird communities.
- Studying time-series of plant community composition under different fire regimes in the southeastern US.
Position details: The assistantship includes full tuition coverage, Gator Grad Care health insurance, and a yearly stipend for up to five years. The successful applicant will TA an introductory statistics course. The position will be located at the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, FL. Ideal start date is between January 1st and August 15th, 2025.
Qualifications: Qualified applicants will be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and will ideally have a strong undergraduate research background and/or an MS in ecology, biology, or a closely related field. Qualified applicants will also have a strong quantitative background with experience using the programming language R.
The application deadline is November 1, 2024
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Prospective students should send the following information with the subject line “PhD Position” to bbaiser@ufl.edu:
– One-page cover letter describing your research experience, interests, and goals
– CV
– Transcripts (unofficial) from undergraduate and graduate education
– Contact information for three academic references