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Position Summary:

Dr. Valery Forbes’ Laboratory in the Department of Biological Sciences in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative postdoctoral scholar with strong quantitative and modeling skills to develop and evaluate population models that can inform ecological risk assessments of chemicals and other stressors and inform management strategies.

The postdoctoral fellow will be supervised by Dr. Valery Forbes (FAU). The project is entirely model-based; there will be no collection of empirical lab or field data, though existing datasets will be used for model development and evaluation. Collaboration with relevant government agencies and the private sector is anticipated.

The position term is for 2 years and is annually renewable depending on performance and availability of funding. The successful candidate will receive training in professional and personal development, research collaboration, presentation and publication of results, outreach, and mentoring. The position includes a competitive salary and health insurance.

Informal inquiries can be addressed to: Dr. Valery Forbes (veforbes@fau.edu ) review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. A near-term start date is desired.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in a discipline relevant to the research theme (e.g., biology, ecology, mathematics, computer science, or a related discipline) by the time of appointment. Demonstrated experience with mathematical or simulation modeling and/or computer programming is required. Familiarity with agent-based modeling is desirable.

Salary:

Starts at $54,840 and is commensurate with years of prior postdoc experience

College or Department:

College of Science

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

NA

Application Deadline:

2023-02-27-08:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
Required Documents:
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When completing the online application, please upload all required documentation noted here: (1) brief cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a brief description of past research accomplishments (under two pages), and (4) the names and contact information for three references.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment.
Background Screening:
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required for the candidate selected for this position.
Accommodations:
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