Postdoctoral Fellow - Florida Atlantic University

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Position Summary:


The Fahimipour Lab at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is inviting applications for a postdoctoral researcher with a passion for community ecology, animal behavior, and species interactions. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who are excited to tackle interdisciplinary problems at the intersection of experiments, theory, and computational analysis. This position is a 2-year appointment, with potential for extension. The postdoc will have the flexibility to develop projects in areas of personal interest, leveraging the lab’s expertise in ecological networks and its resources for video analysis, computer vision, and machine learning. We are especially interested in candidates with some experience in modeling or a strong desire to expand into theoretical ecology, but we encourage all motivated scientists to apply.


Potential Research Areas Include:• Ecological Modeling and Dynamics: Use mathematical or computational models (e.g., agent-based models, dynamical systems) to explore how species interactions and behavioral adaptations influence biodiversity and ecosystem stability.• Computer Vision and Machine Learning: Apply videography and deep learning techniques to quantify animal behaviors and ecological interactions, utilizing field and lab data from terrestrial or aquatic systems.• Big Data Approaches in Ecology: Leverage machine learning and statistical tools to analyze large ecological datasets, addressing questions in trait-based ecology.




Responsibilities include conducting independent and collaborative research, analyzing and interpreting experimental and modeling data, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and presenting research at national and international conferences


If you are excited by any of these areas or have complementary skills and ideas, we strongly encourage you to apply. Our lab fosters a collaborative environment where curiosity and innovation are highly valued.


Please send any inquiries to Dr. Ashkaan Fahimipour (afahimipour@fau.edu).




The College of Science at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.






Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Ecology, Biology, Computer Science, Physics, or other related quantitative fields

• Quantitative and programming skills

• Experience in or enthusiasm for learning ecological modeling, animal behavior, network science, or machine learning





Salary:

$59,000.00





College or Department:

College of Science





Location:

Boca Raton





Work Days and Hours:

Full - Time





Application Deadline:

2024-12-01





Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.


This position is subject to funding.


All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.


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Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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