[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD Position: Coastal Ecosystems and Watersheds

[Braswell,Anna E]

The Braswell Coastal Ecosystems and Watersheds Lab at the University of Florida is hiring 1-2 graduate students (Ph.D. or M.S.) to join the lab fall of 2021.



The Braswell Lab (https://braswelllab.weebly.com/) studies the connections between upland, coastal and human systems. The lab’s research program focuses on the formation, persistence and degradation of coastal ecosystems within the context of the surrounding terrestrial, marine and urban systems. We use a variety of approaches to understand these complex socio-environmental systems, including geospatial data analysis and collection of empirical field data. Linking ecological, geomorphic and demographic data, the lab’s interdisciplinary research seeks to understand coastal ecosystems within a macroscale ecology framework. The lab also works with stakeholders and managers to create tools and produce knowledge to better manage and understand coastal watersheds and ecosystems.

There will be opportunity for the student(s) to develop their research program with guidance from Dr. Braswell and other mentors. If you have a research idea – let Dr. Braswell know what you are interested in studying. Potential research topics include (but are not limited to):

  1.  Legacy effects of agricultural land use on water quality in coastal communities
  2.  Understanding sediment transport from coastal watersheds into coastal wetlands through remote sensing analysis
  3.  Researching the effects of human modification on geomorphic landforms in coastal wetlands
  4.  Exploring the connections between urbanization and ecosystem services in coastal socio-environmental systems


The ideal candidate for the position has previous research (lab, field, and/or computer-based) and data analysis experience (e.g. R, Python, ArcGIS, statistics). The candidate should be highly self-motivated, have a strong interest in being part of a collaborative team, and have a broad interest in understanding coastal systems. The Braswell lab’s work is interdisciplinary and welcomes people with backgrounds across the natural sciences (biology, geology, earth science, geography, environment science, etc.). Extension is an important component of our lab’s work, therefore interest and willingness to participate in extension projects is necessary for the successful candidate. Our lab is committed to increasing representation of women and minorities in science and encourages such candidates to apply. Although field work is often a part of the lab’s work, it is not necessary for a successful research program. Therefore, candidates of all physical abilities are encouraged to apply.



The home department of the candidate will be the Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program, School of Forest Resources and Conservation in UF/IFAS (http://sfrc.ufl.edu/). The position will be fully funded (2 yrs for M.S., 4 yrs for PhD) through research assistantships. Additional fellowships are available for students from diverse backgrounds (http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/prospective-students/funding/diversity-fellowships/).



To apply, please contact Dr. Anna Braswell at a.braswell at ufl.edu<mailto:a.braswell at ufl.edu> by November 20th, 2020 with the following attachments: 1) A one-page cover letter describing your interest in the position and your background, 2) Resume/CV, 3) Contact information for at least two professional references, and 4) Unofficial transcripts. Complete applications to the graduate program at SFRC are due January 1st, 2021.




Anna Braswell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences
UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation/Florida Sea Grant
a.braswell at ufl.edu
https://braswelllab.weebly.com/

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