Postdoctoral scientist (Florida International
University, North Miami, FL) – Marine community ecology/behavioral
ecology
Associate Professor Mike Heithaus seeks a
postdoctoral scientist in the area of marine behavioral or community ecology at
Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus. There is
considerable freedom in the research program and the successful candidate will
be expected to develop independent research projects and collaborate on writing
grant proposals. Potential areas of research include (but are not limited to)
factors influencing habitat use and movement patterns of large marine
vertebrates, the role of non-consumptive effects and trait-mediated indirect
interactions in marine communities, the importance of state-dependent
decisions in community dynamics, and the ecological role of predators. The
successful candidate can work at long-term field sites in the Florida Coastal
Everglades or Shark Bay, Western Australia, conduct laboratory or theoretical
investigations, or at their own or new field sites. This is a research
position, but opportunities to gain undergraduate teaching experience are
available if desired.
For more information or to apply contact Mike
Heithaus (heithaus@fiu.edu). To apply,
send a letter, CV, statement of research interest, and contact details for
three references willing to write letters.
Requirements: PhD in related field.
Candidates with strong theoretical, mathematical, computational, and/or
statistical skills are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Start date is open – the sooner the better. Review of applications will
begin August 24th.
Dr.
Michael Heithaus
Director,
Marine Sciences Program
Florida
International University
3000
NE 151st
North
Miami, FL 33181
(305)
919-5234 voice
(305)
919-4030 fax