Volunteer field assistants needed

Behavioral ecology of snake/small mammal interactions

Location: Desert Studies Center, Mojave Desert, California (http://biology.fullerton.edu/dsc/).

Dates:  Mid-May through beginning of August

Job description:  The Clark lab at San Diego State University is seeking committed, motivated individuals to assist in a behavioral ecology study on predator-prey interactions between sidewinder rattlesnakes (Crotalus cerastes) and kangaroo rats (Dipodomys spp.).  Field assistants will live and work at both the Desert Studies Center in the Mojave Desert. Assistants will help with capture and radio-telemetry of rattlesnakes, mark and recapture of small mammals, and behavioral observations of both rattlesnakes and small mammals in the field.  This a great opportunity to gain experience with small mammal trapping, marking and handling of animals, radio telemetry, GPS, behavioral observation, videography techniques, and other basic behavior and ecology field techniques.

Qualifications:  No experience necessary.  On-the-job training will be provided, but priority will be given to those with prior field experience.  Must be able to hike long distances over rough terrain carrying heavy equipment, conduct patient observations for long periods of time (up to 12 hours/day), and live in a remote wilderness area with limited access to internet and cell phones.  Must be able to work and live comfortably in challenging environmental conditions, including extremely dry and hot desert conditions. Must be passionate about science, hardworking, independent, good-natured, love working in the outdoors, and able to share close living quarters with other researchers.  Room and board (research facility housing fees and food) are provided.

Application:  To apply, please send a cover letter and resume (including contact information for three references) detailing your experience with field biology, outdoor skills, and animal behavior to Scott Dorr at:  scottdorr12@yahoo.com.  Applications must be received by April 1st for full consideration.

For more information about research in the Clark Lab, see http://www.bio.sdsu.edu/pub/clark/Site/Home.html. 

For more information about this project, you can contact Scott Dorr at scottdorr12@yahoo.com or Rulon Clark at rclark@mail.sdsu.edu.

General Summary:
The Johnson Lab at the University of Colorado is currently seeking a part- or full-time Research Technician to join our group. The position will involve isolation and identification of endoparasite communities from amphibian hosts, both wild-caught and experimental. The successful candidate will be expected to perform comprehensive necropsies and related procedures, including: use of dissection and compound microscopes, blood smear collection, microscope photography, macroparasite/microparasite quantification and identification, and data management. The selected candidate will be invited to collaborate and/or lead research projects within the Lab, including the design and implementation of experiments, data analysis using advanced statistical techniques, and preparation of manuscripts and grants. Position may also involve training and supervising of new laboratory staff and interns. Target start date for the position is 5/1/2013 and will be part- or full-time at 30-40 hours per week (benefits included). Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a biological field with background work in parasitology. At least 1 year of laboratory/microscopy experience and 6 months of necropsy experience is required. Qualified candidates should also have strong communication, organization, and leadership skills. Experience with identification of other aquatic organisms, such as zooplankton or invertebrates, is desirable but secondary to necropsy experience and macroparasite/microparasite identification skills. For more information on specific research being conducted in the Lab, please visit our webpage (www.colorado.edu/eeb/facultysites/pieter/index.htm) and the Amphibian Parasite Observatory (www.amphibianparasites.org).

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and the names of three references to Jazzmin Jenkins, Johnson Laboratory Manager (Jenkins.Jazzmin@gmail.com) with the words “Parasitology technician” in the subject header. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST.  The Department of Biological Sciences at Murray State University invites applications for a tenure-track position to begin August 2013.  The Department offers both undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) degrees in a broad range of disciplines.

Qualifications:  Ph.D. in wildlife biology or closely related discipline and postdoctoral research or teaching experience required. Candidates must be able to teach courses in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Policy & Administration, and Wildlife Techniques.  Candidates must demonstrate research potential in wildlife biology as evidenced by publications, grants, or other scholarly activity.  Preference will be given to candidates with excellent teaching skills including use of modern classroom technologies, to those that can teach Ornithology, to those with strong research abilities, and to those with familiarity with state and federal wildlife agencies.

Responsibilities:  Teach introductory and upper-level courses in biology, including the three core classes listed above. Conduct research, pursue external funding, and advise student research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  Supervise the student chapter of The Wildlife Society.

Application Deadline: December 29, 2012
To Apply: Please visit http://www.murraystatejobs.com/postings/2016 and submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, statements of teaching and research interests, and email addresses and phone numbers for three references.  Questions: Please contact Dr. Howard Whiteman, Chair, Wildlife Biologist Search Committee at howard.whiteman@murraystate.edu.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

The Biodiversity Group is a US-based, nonprofit, conservation ecology organization seeking a full-time employee to act as field biologist and photographer, field coordinator, and liaison between our organization and Ecuadorian institutions. Specific duties include:
•Supervising field teams in conservation ecology research
•Collecting ecological and photographic data
•Training community members with photographic and ecological techniques
•Managing photographs taken by community members and identifying species depicted therein
•Data entry and data management
•Arranging logistics, transportation, and research permits for field teams
•Assisting in photographic workshops
•Working in Ecuadorian museum collections assembling comparative material
•Specimen and tissue collection and preparation

Dependent on qualifications, the applicant may collaborate on data analysis, species descriptions, grant writing, and manuscript preparation.
Locations: Field sites are based primarily in the Ecuadorian provinces of Manabí and Orellana at field stations, in communities, and in wilderness. Sites are situated in rainforest, cloud forest and dry forests. Computer work may be performed at home. Approximately 50% of work is completed in the field.

Necessary Qualifications:
•Fluent or highly proficient in both Spanish and English
•Master's Degree, PhD, or equivalent field experience
•Highly knowledgeable of neotropical herpetofauna
•Proficient in macro photography
•Highly motivated and willing to work independently and in teams


Desired Qualifications:
•Knowledge of neotropical entomology and/or botany
•Proficiency in database management
•Proficiency in photo management
•Video and sound recording experience
•Video and sound editing experience
•Museum curatorial experience
•Systematics research experience

Salary: $900-$1,400/month, dependent on qualifications
Term: Initially May 20 through November 20, 2012. Employment extension will be based on success in the initial term as well as available funding.
Benefits: Field room and board, and some equipment are supplied.
 Applicant must provide his or her own photographic equipment as well as travel to Quito, Ecuador. A small stipend may be applied to cover some of these costs.
Ecuadorian residents are preferred.
 More information on The Biodiversity Group at: www.BiodiversityGroup.org
 Applicants may send a cover letter and CV to: info@biodiversitygroup.org

The Biology Department at Stetson University seeks a VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR or POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW for a one year appointment starting July, 2012. A second year appointment is possible.  We invite applications from biologists interested in collaborating with current faculty and mentoring undergraduate research projects in the ecology of freshwater organisms, herpetology, or plant ecology.  In keeping with the teacher-scholar model central to the mission of our institution, this position also involves teaching one course and an associated lab session each semester. Review of applications begins on April 1st and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and dependent upon experience.   More information is available at

http://www.stetson.edu/administration/academicaffairs/openfacBio.php

or by contacting Dr. Terry Farrell (tfarrell@stetson.edu).

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Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Fire Ecology and Modeling
Beginning August 2012 ? Texas Tech University
Job #84926
POSITION: Applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty position in Fire Ecology and Modeling at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. This is a 9-month teaching and research position. Summer salary is dependent upon availability of research grants. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching and research. The area of expertise and research interest should include use of prescribed fire for habitat restoration and manipulation, fuel reduction management, and wildland-urban interface ecology. The department owns fire-related equipment (pumper truck, ATVs, drip torches, etc). The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program conducting prescribed fire and training students in the use of prescribed fire. Extramural support through grants and contracts is expected. Primary teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate courses in Conservation, Fire Ecology, Prescribed Burning, and a graduate course in the area of expertise. Service activities for the department, college, and university are also expected. This position will participate in the Sustainable Land and Water Use Initiative, one of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources designated "Areas of Research Excellence". Anticipated start date is fall semester, 2012.
THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Natural Resources Management consists of 14 full-time faculty members. There are about 250 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students currently enrolled. Degrees are offered at the B.S. level in Natural Resources Management with emphasis areas in Wildlife Biology, Fisheries Biology, Range Conservation, Ranch Management, and Conservation Science. M.S. and PhD degrees are offered in Wildlife, Aquatic and Wildlands Science and Management with concentration areas in Range Science, Aquatic Science, Wildlife Science, and Conservation Science. The department encourages multidisciplinary research and also houses management and research staff from state and federal natural resources agencies.
THE UNIVERSITY: Texas Tech University is one of four major state-supported multidisciplinary universities in Texas. The University consists of 10 colleges, a School of Law, The Graduate School, and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Currently, more than 31,000 students attend classes at the Lubbock campus. A newly-created Water Center resides within the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The City of Lubbock has about 210,000 residents, a moderate to low cost of living, and is situated on the Llano Estacado (Southern High Plains).
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in a natural resources management-related field with a research focus in applied fire ecology. Qualified candidates should have an appreciation for the rangeland and wildlife habitat resource including modeling the effects of fire on
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multiple landscapes while addressing climate change, habitat restoration and manipulation using prescribed fire, fuel reduction management, and fire risk assessment. Preference will be given to individuals with demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding and to publish research findings. Ability to teach and relate to students at the undergraduate and graduate levels is necessary. Ability to organize and conduct research is essential. Appropriate publication of research results is expected of departmental faculty.
SALARY: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The individual will be eligible for a generous benefit package made available to all faculty members at Texas Tech University.
APPLICATIONS: To be considered for this position applicants must use the on-line employment website at http://jobs.texastech.edu. Please consult requisition number 84926. After completing the application, the applicant should attach a complete vita and a statement of research/teaching philosophy. In addition, applicants should arrange to have five letters of reference and original transcripts forwarded to: Dr. Ernest B. Fish, Search Committee Chair, Department of Natural Resources Management, Texas Tech University, Box 42125, Lubbock, Texas 79409. Review of applicants will begin March 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Ernest B. Fish via email at ernest.fish@ttu.edu or by telephone 806-742-2841 with questions.
Texas Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans,
and we consider the needs of dual career couples.

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Assistant/Associate Professor in Quantitative Applied Ecology
Beginning August 2012 ? Texas Tech University
Job #85073
POSITION: Applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty position in Quantitative Applied Ecology at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. This is a 9-month teaching and research position. Summer salary is dependent upon availability of research grants or supplemental teaching opportunities. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching and research. Primary teaching responsibilities include a graduate course in experimental design and another course in the area of expertise. Service activities for the department, college, and university are also expected. The department and college are active participants in the South Central Climate Science Center Consortium and the college’s Sustainable Land and Water Use strategic research initiative. Collaboration with these groups will be encouraged. This is an opportunity to work with faculty that have a strong emphasis in applied ecology and an international reputation in use of quantitative stochastic methods in real world management of natural resource systems. Anticipated start date is fall semester 2012.
THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Natural Resources Management consists of 14 full-time faculty members. There are about 250 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students currently enrolled. Degrees are offered at the B.S. level in Natural Resources Management with emphasis areas in Wildlife Biology, Fisheries Biology, Range Conservation, Ranch Management, and Conservation Science. M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered in Wildlife, Aquatic and Wildlands Science and Management with concentration areas in Range Science, Aquatic Science, Wildlife Science, and Conservation Science. The department encourages multidisciplinary research and also houses management and research staff from state and federal natural resources agencies.
THE COLLEGE: The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is a leading college at Texas Tech University with six academic departments. Agriculture and Applied Economics, Agricultural Education and Communications, Animal and Food Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Plant and Soil Science, and Natural Resources Management, as well as multiple research centers and institutes. For the most recent academic year, the college had 80 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 1,437 undergraduates, 210 M.S. students, and 138 Ph.D. students. CASNR has an annual operating budget of more than $10M and receives approximately $15M annually in research funding.
THE UNIVERSITY: Texas Tech University is one of four major state-supported multidisciplinary universities in Texas. The University consists of 10 colleges, a School of Law, The Graduate School, and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Currently, more than 32,000 students attend classes at the Lubbock campus. A newly-created Water Center resides within the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The City of Lubbock has about 230,000 residents, a moderate to low cost of living, and is situated on the Llano Estacado (Southern High Plains).
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QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in a natural resources management-related field with a strong quantitative research focus; or in statistics with proven application to natural resource management and complex biological systems. Qualified candidates should understand ecological systems and be able to communicate clearly with research faculty. Preference will be given for individuals working in the areas of climate response or ecological modeling and statistical analysis who are able to develop climate and/or ecological models as stochastic coupled systems. Research that can be used by land managers, policy makers, conservation programs, water districts, and other stake holders is preferred. Preference will be given to individuals with demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding and to publish research findings. Ability to teach and relate to students at the undergraduate and graduate levels is necessary. Ability to organize and conduct research is essential. Publication of research results is expected of departmental faculty.
SALARY: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The individual will be eligible for a generous benefit package made available to all faculty members at Texas Tech University.
APPLICATIONS: To be considered for this position applicants must use the on-line employment website at http://jobs.texastech.edu. Please consult requisition number 85073. After completing the application, the applicant should attach a complete vita and a statement of research/teaching philosophy. In addition, applicants should arrange to have five letters of reference and original transcripts forwarded to: Dr. Mark Wallace, Search Committee Chair, Department of Natural Resources Management, Texas Tech University, Box 42125, Lubbock, Texas 79409. Review of applicants will begin March 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Mark Wallace via email at mark.wallace@ttu.edu or by telephone 806-742-2841 with questions.
Texas Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans,
and we consider the needs of dual career couples.

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Assistant Professor in Natural Resource Planning
Beginning August 2012 ? Texas Tech University
Job #85076
POSITION: Applications are invited for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position in Regional Natural Resources Planning and Management at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program focusing on regional planning of natural resources. The specific areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to water resources, urban ecology, energy development, or land use planning. Extramural support through grants and contracts and peer-reviewed publication of research results is expected of departmental faculty. Primary teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate courses in ecology and conservation of natural resources, regional planning and management of natural resources, and a graduate course in the area of expertise. The department and college are active participants in the South Central Climate Science Center Consortium and the college’s Sustainable Land and Water Use strategic research initiative, and collaboration with these groups will be encouraged. Professional service activities are expected. This is a 9-month teaching and research position, with summer salary dependent upon availability of research grants or additional teaching. Anticipated start date is August 1, 2012.
THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Natural Resources Management consists of 14 full-time faculty members. About 250 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students are currently enrolled. Degrees are offered at the B.S. level in Natural Resources Management with emphasis areas in Wildlife biology, Fisheries Biology, Range conservation, Ranch management, and Conservation science. M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered in Wildlife, Aquatic and Wildlands Science and Management. The department encourages multidisciplinary research and also houses management and research staff from state and federal natural resources agencies.
THE COLLEGE: The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is a leading college at Texas Tech University with six academic departments: Agriculture and Applied Economics, Agricultural Education and Communications, Animal and Food Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Plant and Soil Science, and Natural Resources Management, as well as multiple research centers and institutes. For the most recent academic year, the college had 80 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 1,437 undergraduates, 210 M.S. students, and 138 Ph.D. students. CASNR has an annual operating budget of more than $10M and receives approximately $15M annually in research funding.
THE UNIVERSITY: Texas Tech University is one of four major state-supported multidisciplinary universities in Texas. The University consists of 10 colleges, a School of Law, The Graduate School, and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Currently, more than 32,000 students attend classes at the Lubbock campus. A Water Research Center resides within the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and the Department is an active player in the South Central Climate Center Consortium. The City of Lubbock has about 230,000 residents, a moderate to low cost of living, and is situated on the Llano Estacado (Southern High Plains).
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QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a natural resources management-related field with a research focus in planning and management. Qualified candidates should have an appreciation for modeling the effects of resource management decisions on multiple landscapes in the face of climate change and ongoing management activities. Preference will be given to individuals with demonstrated modeling and quantitative skills, ability to bridge social and ecological science disciplines, and proven ability to obtain extramural funding and to publish research findings. Ability to teach and relate to undergraduate and graduate students is necessary. Aptitude for organizing and conducting research is essential. Post-doctoral or professional experience is preferred.
SALARY: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The individual will be eligible for a generous benefit package made available to all faculty members at Texas Tech University.
APPLICATIONS: To be considered for this position, applicants must use the on-line employment website at http://jobs.texastech.edu. Please consult requisition number 85076. After completing the application, the applicant should attach a complete vita and a statement of research/teaching philosophy. In addition, applicants should arrange to have five letters of reference and original transcripts forwarded to: Dr. Carlos Villalobos, Search Committee Chair, Department of Natural Resources Management, Texas Tech University, Box 42125, Lubbock, Texas 79409. Review of applicants will begin March 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Carlos Villalobos via email at c.villalobos@ttu.edu or by telephone 806-742-2841 with questions.
Texas Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans, and we consider the needs of dual career couples.

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Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Aquatic Sciences
Beginning August 2012 ? Texas Tech University
Job #85072
POSITION: Applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty position in Aquatic Sciences at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. This is a 9-month teaching and research position. Summer salary is dependent upon availability of research grants. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching and research. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program. Primary teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate courses in Freshwater Bioassessment, and one graduate class in area of expertise and interest. Service activities for the department, college, and university are also expected. The department and college are active participants in the South Central Climate Science Center Consortium and with the Sustainable Land and Water Use Initiative, and collaboration with these groups will be encouraged. Anticipated start date is fall semester, 2012.
THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Natural Resources Management consists of 14 full-time faculty members. There are about 250 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students currently enrolled. Degrees are offered at the B.S. level in Natural Resources Management with emphasis areas in Wildlife Biology, Fisheries Biology, Range Conservation, Ranch Management, and Conservation Science. M.S. and PhD degrees are offered in Wildlife, Aquatic and Wildlands Science and Management with concentration areas in Range Science, Aquatic Science, Wildlife Science, and Conservation Science. The department encourages multidisciplinary research and also houses management and research staff from state and federal natural resources agencies.
THE UNIVERSITY: Texas Tech University is one of four major state-supported multidisciplinary universities in Texas. The University consists of 10 colleges, a School of Law, The Graduate School, and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Currently, more than 31,000 students attend classes at the Lubbock campus. A newly-created Water Center resides within the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The City of Lubbock has about 210,000 residents, a moderate to low cost of living, and is situated on the Llano Estacado (Southern High Plains).
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a strong commitment to research and teaching in the area of aquatic sciences. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in fisheries or aquatic sciences, or closely related field. Preference will be given to field-oriented scientists with research expertise in areas such as fish population/conservation genetics; native species; limnology; environmental flows; impacts of climate variability; or human dimensions. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program and attract extramural support through grants and contracts. Preference will be given to individuals with demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding and to publish research findings. Ability to teach and relate to students at the undergraduate and graduate levels is necessary. Ability to organize and conduct research is essential. Appropriate publication of research results is expected of departmental faculty.
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SALARY: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The individual will be eligible for a generous benefit package made available to all faculty members at Texas Tech University.
APPLICATIONS: To be considered for this position applicants must use the online employment website at http://jobs.texastech.edu. Please consult requisition number 85072. After completing the application, the applicant should attach a complete vita and a statement of research/teaching philosophy. In addition, applicants should arrange to have five letters of reference and original transcripts forwarded to: Dr. Reynaldo Patino, Search Committee Chair, Department of Natural Resources Management, Texas Tech University, Box 42125, Lubbock, Texas 79409. Review of applicants will begin March 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Reynaldo Patino via email at reynaldo.patino@ttu.edu or by telephone 806-742-2842 with questions.
Texas Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities,
and veterans, and we consider the needs of dual career couples.

The Wildlife Department at the University of Florida Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center is currently seeking full time field technicians for projects involving crocodilian population ecology.  Field work includes spotlight surveys and capture efforts, as well as radio tracking and nesting surveys.  Additionally, technicians will perform standard and opportunistic surveys for invasive reptiles and amphibians by conducting visual encounter surveys, supplemented by auditory surveys and use of traps (box, refugia or camera) as appropriate. Applicants must be able to work independently and in sometimes harsh environments, have at least a B.A./B.S. in ecology, biology,  or related field, and willing to excel in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, and ability to operate airboats and/or motorboats is a plus. Applicant should possess strong skills in the areas of technical writing, seamanship, all-terrain vehicle operation, GIS/GPS technology, and field experience is a must. The ability to maintain field equipment and vehicles (boats, airboats, trailers, etc.) is also beneficial.  Pay starts at $13 per hour.  Position available immediately and open until filled.  Please send your resume and letter of interest to: Joy Vinci, University of Florida, IFAS/FL-REC, 3205 College Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33314 OR crocdoc_jobs@hotmail.com  For more information about the program, please refer to: http://crocdoc.ifas.ufl.edu.