post-doc available

[Margaret W Miller]

Here is an announcement for a 2 year post-doctoral associateship at the
University of Miami's NOAA Cooperative Institute.  Application materials
should be submitted to Dr. Joseph Prospero as indicated in the
announcement.  However, questions regarding the research situation may
be addressed to me.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE IN CORAL REEF ECOLOGY

RESEARCH SITUATION

This is a limited duration, research appointment in the Cooperative
Institute for
Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of the University of Miami.
Specific
responsibilities involve directing and performing ongoing research on
herbivory
and/or coral population dynamics processes on coral reefs, including
analysis and
interpretation of existing monitoring data and developing long term
monitoring
protocols.  The research will involve collaboration with the scientists
at the
Rosenstiel School for Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) and the
NOAA-Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The incumbent must be able to work independently, but will be under the
direct
supervision of the Director of CIMAS and will be expected to work under
the
technical guidance of senior scientists at SEFSC.  The incumbent is
expected to
report periodically to the Director of CIMAS on the progress of work.

GUIDELINES AND ORIGINALITY

Available guidelines and precedents such as existing literature in the
field are
largely lacking in many critical areas of research.  A high degree of
originality is
expected to develop and apply original methods to attack problems in
benthic
ecology of interest to habitat management.  Incumbent must analyze and
synthesize
complex data and information.  The incumbent will work with scientists
to develop
guidelines for the research approach.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS

The incumbent must have extensive academic training and field experience
in
marine and habitat sciences and technical knowledge regarding the
environmental
factors regulating organisms on coral reefs.  In addition they must
utilize
information and methodologies from other disciplines including
oceanography and
statistics.  The incumbent must be able to carefully explain and
document
interpretive results before the scientific community from many countries
and also
expected to maintain an active affiliation with scientific bodies,
universities, and
the private sector.  He/she may be called upon to serve as a member of a
larger
team.  The incumbent must be experienced in the use of computers and
computer
programming for the manipulation, numerical analysis, and graphical
display of
large data sets.  This interaction may lead to the advancement of
knowledge and be
documented by scientific publications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work associated with this position is about evenly divided between
that
performed in an office environment and in the field.  Extensive offshore
fieldwork
will require lifting (less than 100 lbs) walking, standing, bending,
sitting, and
swimming.  In addition, the incumbent will be required to be a certified
SCUBA
diver working with underwater photography, and may also participate in
underwater surveys of various types.  Other than these requirements, no
special
physical demands are needed to perform the work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The incumbent must have a PhD in an appropriate area of marine ecology
and
direct experience in the benthic ecology of southern Florida or the
Caribbean.  The
incumbent will be required to be an authorized SCUBA diver and have
experience
using small boats.  Preference will be given to individuals who have
demonstrated
direct experience in coral reef ecology, benthic processes, and
experience with
field project management.

Applicants should: (1) submit a resume and statement of research
interests; and (2)
have at least three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Joseph M. Prospero, Director
University of Miami
Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies
4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL  33149

Applications will be accepted until August 1, 2001.  The University of
Miami/CIMAS is an equal opportunity employer.

--
Margaret W. Miller, PhD
NOAA Fisheries, Southeast Science Center
75 Virginia Beach Dr, Miami, FL 33149
305-361-4561, 305-361-4562 (FAX)
margaret.w.miller at noaa.gov


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