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12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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.<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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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.
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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):<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Legacy effects of agricultural land use on water quality in coastal communities<o:p> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Understanding sediment transport from coastal watersheds into coastal wetlands through remote sensing analysis<o:p> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Researching the effects of human modification on geomorphic landforms in coastal wetlands<o:p> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Exploring the connections between urbanization and ecosystem services in coastal socio-environmental systems<o:p>
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12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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. <o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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 (</span><a href="http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/prospective-students/funding/diversity-fellowships/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/prospective-students/funding/diversity-fellowships/</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">).<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:
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</span><a href="mailto:a.braswell@ufl.edu"><span style="font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">a.braswell@ufl.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> by November 20<sup>th</sup>, 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 1<sup>st</sup>, 2021. <o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<div><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light","Helvetica Light",sans-serif">Anna Braswell, Ph.D.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri Light","Helvetica Light",sans-serif">Assistant Professor
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri Light","Helvetica Light",sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black;">UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation/Florida Sea Grant<br>
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