Careers

FSG-FWC Coral Propagation Coordinator

This Florida Sea Grant position directly supports the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the multi-agency Florida’s Coral Reef Resilience Program (FCRRP). The Florida Coral Propagation Coordinator (“Coordinator”) position occupies a central role in completing and executing a comprehensive Coral Propagation Strategy for Florida.

Based on coral restoration and genetic diversity goals for Florida coral restoration activities, a comprehensive coral propagation strategy will address the following:

(1) Genetic management and breeding plans: determine how best to reproduce genetically diverse coral populations.

(2) Land-based infrastructure: identify the needs of land-based propagation facilities, including both one-time development/purchases and ongoing operations and maintenance as well as operational guidance documents for facilities.

(3) In-water infrastructure: identify the needs and capacity of in-water nurseries to accommodate propagated corals prior to outplanting.

(4) Transfer logistics: how/when/where gametes (fresh and/or cryopreserved); larvae, or juvenile corals will be moved and/or transferred to propagation facilities, rearing facilities (land-based and/or in-water nurseries), and/or restoration practitioners for out-planting.

This is a time-limited exempt (TEAMS) position with the Florida Sea Grant College Program, University of Florida. Current funding is recurring. Pending state legislative allocations, this position is expected to be renewed annually.

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Professor of Practice in Coastal Water Resilience

The Center for Coastal Solutions (CCS) in the Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (ESSIE) at the University of Florida http://www.essie.ufl.edu/ within the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) is soliciting applications for the position of Professor of Practice in Coastal Water Resources Resilience.

This position enables UF to create durable partnerships and craft integrative solutions to address coastal and water resources resilience. The ideal candidate will have expertise and experience in understanding and addressing the challenges related to coastal ecosystems, water resources management, and the resilience of natural and built environment in the face of climate change, natural disasters, and anthropogenic development pressures. The successful candidate will contribute to UF research development, building on existing connections between CCS, Florida SeaGrant, the UF Water Institute, the Florida Institute for Built Environment Research, as well as a statewide network of agency, private sector and academic partners. We seek a scholar and team-builder to lead research development and partnership initiatives that advances the knowledge and practices for sustainable use and management of coastal and water resources.

This position is focused on advancing interdisciplinary research and applied solutions, with an emphasis on conserving coastal ecological quality, integrating inland water environments that influence coastal ecosystem function, and addressing the challenges facing rapidly growing coastal populations with their associated infrastructure and socioeconomic needs. The appointee will join a collaborative and dynamic academic community with the opportunity to engage with regional, national, and international efforts to enable resilient coastal futures.

Responsibilities: This is a program development position, with no teaching or service expectations. The primary roles are:

-Lead development of applied and/or theoretical research initiatives in coastal and water resources resilience, focusing on topics like hydrology, ecosystem restoration, disaster preparedness, sustainable resource management, built-environment resilience, and climate adaptation.

-Mobilize teams from across UF to pursue external funding from government agencies, foundations, and other sources to support integrative research activities.

-Foster partnerships with other academic institutions, governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and industry stakeholders working on coastal and water resource resilience issues.

-Engage in public policy discussions, providing expertise on coastal and water resilience strategies to support decision-makers.

This is a time-limited, non-tenure-track, full-time position. Initial appointment will be for one year, with reappointment for at least two additional years expected based on funding and performance.

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Ph.D. Graduate Assistantship

The UF IFAS Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory is accepting applications for a Ph.D. Graduate Assistantship located at the eastern shore of the Tampa Bay in Ruskin, FL. The position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in fish and wildlife management, biology/ecology/zoology, or related natural resource field. Strong preference will be given to applicants with a master’s degree.The PhD student project will include examining feralization of non-native fish and how this might be limited by maladaptation, biotic resistance, and lack of thermal tolerance. Florida is an ideal setting for studying the ecology of non-native species because it is a global invasion hot spot for a variety of species, including fish. There is flexibility for a student to pursue research ideas of interest to the prospective student.

The assistantship includes a full tuition waiver, health benefits, and an annual stipend starting at $30,500. The start date is August 21, 2025, and is fully funded for four years. Contact Quenton Tuckett ([email protected]) with questions and application materials, which should include a cover letter, current CV, copies of transcripts, and contact information for two references. 

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