[Pollinator] Postdoc Position in Pollinator Ecology Lab at UF

[Rachel Mallinger]

*Description:* A postdoctoral research position is available immediately in
the Pollinator Ecology and Conservation Lab (PI DR. Rachel Mallinger) at
the University of Florida to work on an interdisciplinary USDA-NIFA funded
project on evaluating and optimizing pollinator gardens across a landscape
gradient. The overall goal of the project is to evaluate ecological and
socio-economic factors that mediate the value of gardens for bees and other
pollinators. The post-doctoral researcher will work primarily on
determining how plant diversity and landscape context interact to mediate
the value of pollinator gardens for bees by enhancing resource-poor gardens
along a landscape gradient. The postdoc will also have an opportunity to
work with other students and researchers examining how domestication,
region of origin, and irrigation affect plant traits, floral rewards, and
pollinator attraction, and identifying socio-economic barriers to changing
gardening practices. The project will involve working with Master Gardener
Volunteers in the state of Florida, project collaborators including Dr.
Xavier Martini (UF), Dr. Laura Warner (UF), and Dr. Gary Knox (UF), and
stakeholders in the horticultural, gardening, and landscaping industries.
Candidates will be expected to mentor undergraduate and graduate students,
write peer-reviewed publications, and present research at both scientific
meetings and to stakeholders. Candidates will also be encouraged to pursue
other research interests relevant to the lab’s broader research program
including plant pollination biology, pollinator behavior, and pollinator
community ecology.



The Pollinator Ecology and Conservation Lab at UF (Dr. Mallinger Lab) is a
large and diverse group conducting research on crop pollination, rare plant
pollination, wild bee biology, and pollinator community ecology. For more
information on the lab, please visit www.rachelmallinger.com.



*Minimum qualifications*: 1) PhD in relevant field such as biology,
ecology, entomology, horticulture or botany, 2) expertise in ecological
statistics including mixed modeling and/or multivariate statistics, 3)
experience conducting large-scale field research projects, 4) ability to
drive for research and work outdoors in occasionally extreme conditions,
and 5) evidence of ability to publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed
journals.



*Preferred qualifications*: 1) Research experience in landscape ecology
including proficiency in ArcGIS, 2) proficiency with R for statistical
computing and graphics, and 3) experience with the identification and
taxonomy of bees and other pollinators.



*Salary*: $50,000/year plus benefits



*Start date*: As soon as possible and by September 1, 2021



*Duration:* This is a fully-funded position for 2.5 years. The appointment
will be offered for 1 year with renewal for up to 2.5 years pending
satisfactory performance.



*Location*: This position is based on the main campus of the University of
Florida in Gainesville, Florida. Gainesville is a lively college town
offering a strong arts and music scene along with plentiful outdoor
recreation activities. UF was recently ranked in the top 10 public
universities in the U.S., and UF’s Department of Entomology and Nematology
was rated best in the world in 2017. Field work will be conducted in the
area around Gainesville and will require day trips and possibly infrequent
overnight trips.



*To apply*: Please send a cover letter describing your interest in the
position and qualifications, CV, and list of three references with contact
information as a single pdf file to Dr. Rachel Mallinger at
rachel.mallinger at ufl.edu. Review of applicants will begin *April 1, 2021*
and the position will remain open until filled. Selected candidate will be
required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon
hire. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United
States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service
provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
(NACES).



The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences <http://ifas.ufl.edu> is
committed to creating an environment that affirms diversity across a
variety of dimensions, including ability, class, ethnicity/race, gender
identity and expression. We particularly welcome applicants who can
contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching,
mentoring, and professional service. If an accommodation due to a
disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477
or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at
UF
<https://hr.ufl.edu/manager-resources/recruitment-staffing/institutional-equity-diversity/ada-and-accessibility-services-for-uf-employees-and-job-applicants/>
.



*Contact:* Dr. Rachel Mallinger, rachel.mallinger at ufl.edu



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Rachel Mallinger
Assistant Professor
Department of Entomology and Nematology
University of Florida
Lab website: www.rachelmallinger.com
rachel.mallinger at ufl.edu
Office Phone: 352-273-3962
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