Wetland/Estuarine Ecologist

	Job Title:	Wetland/Estuarine Ecologist
	Agency:	South Florida Water Management District
	Location:	West Palm Beach, FL
	Closing Date:	January 6, 2012

The Florida Bay Watershed Unit of the Everglades Systems Assessment Section seeks an estuarine and/or wetland ecologist at the Scientist 3 level. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team to assess the restoration needs of the southern Everglades and Florida Bay and evaluate hydrologic, water quality, plant community and food web responses to changing water management. Primary responsibility will be the compilation, management, and analysis of hydro-ecological data in support of statistical analysis, simulation modeling and the production of technical reports and scientific publications. This position also will support field and laboratory monitoring and research activities. Requirements for this position are a Bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental science, or related subject; a Master's degree is preferred. Expertise and experience using databases and ecological statistics is required, with proficiency in the use of PC-based spreadsheets, graphics, and statistical software such as JMP and R or similar packages. Strong writing skills are expected and a broad knowledge of estuarine and wetland ecology is desired. The candidate should also be willing to work in rigorous field conditions for up to several days at a time.  
 
Applications should be submitted to the South Florida Water Management via https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25162&siteid=5198

(enter 664BR in keyword search). For more information, Contact Dr. Christopher Madden: cmadden@sfwmd.gov