Postdoc in Freshwater Ecology & Conservation

University of Central Florida - College of Medicine; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Florida is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Biology department to conduct research at the intersection of freshwater ecology, conservation biology, and host–parasite interactions, focusing on mussels and fish hosts.

The successful candidate will develop independent projects, mentor students, and contribute to manuscript development and grant proposals within a collaborative lab setting at UCF.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Ecology, Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Zoology, Fisheries, Conservation Biology, or closely related field by start date.
• Experience with freshwater ecology or related subfields is preferred.
• Strong communication of research findings through papers and talks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct independent and collaborative freshwater ecology research.
• Design field, lab, or mesocosm experiments aligned with project goals.
• Analyze diverse biological datasets using quantitative methods.
• Prepare manuscripts and contribute to grant proposals.
• Mentor undergrad and graduate students in lab and field work.
• Collaborate with UCF colleagues and external partners.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistics

Scientific writing

Independent work

Education

Ph.D. in Ecology/biology/conservation

Tools

R

Python

Job description

University of Central Florida is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Biology department to conduct research at the intersection of freshwater ecology, conservation biology, and host–parasite interactions, focusing on mussels and fish hosts.

The successful candidate will develop independent projects, mentor students, and contribute to manuscript development and grant proposals within a collaborative lab setting at UCF.