Responsibilities
Florida State University’s Coastal and Marine Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to conduct research on the social-ecological dynamics of coastal systems under the mentorship of Dr. Sarah Lester (Geography), Dr. Sandra Brooke (FSUCML), and Dr. Andrew Rassweiler (Biological Science). In particular, the postdoctoral scholar will conduct research on the human dimensions of ecosystem services associated with the Apalachicola River and Bay ecosystems, as part of the Apalachicola Bay System Initiative (ABSI).
The postdoctoral scholar will have latitude to develop the research project in a direction aligned with their interests and expertise, but the broad goals of this position are to complement existing natural science research focused on understanding the functioning and restoration of the bay’s diverse habitats and to develop a more interdisciplinary understanding of ecosystem services (e.g., seafood provisioning, tourism, water purification, coastal protection, and biodiversity enhancement) in Apalachicola Bay. As one example, the postdoctoral scholar’s research could focus on understanding the human value component of oyster reef ecosystem services in the Apalachicola Bay system, including the differences in value provided by wild oyster recovery versus oyster farming, by conducting community interviews and surveys and leveraging existing datasets.
Qualifications
The successful candidate should have earned their PhD by the start of the position in a relevant discipline (e.g., Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Natural Resource Economics, Marine Science) and have interest and experience conducting interdisciplinary collaborative research.
Preferred
A strong publication record commensurate with the applicant’s career stage and experience with grant-writing are preferred.
Other Information
This is a two year, full-time, fully funded position that includes health insurance and other benefits. There are also modest research and/or professional travel funds available. See FSU’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs website for more information about postdoctoral scholar appointments and resources.
We anticipate the successful candidate will start the position in Fall 2021 and ideally no later than January 2022.
Pursuant to Florida law, any citizen of a foreign county who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. If you meet these criteria, you must be prepared to provide the following information to FSU upon request:
–Every institution of higher education attended, whether or not listed on your CV or resume
–All previous employment since your 18th birthday
–A list of all published material
–A list of all current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount
–List and description of any non-university professional activities
–Any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country
–A complete copy of your passport
–Your most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application)
How to Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Applications should contain a cover letter, curriculum vita, a two-page narrative describing research experience and interests, and names for three references.
More details about the position here.