We are seeking a motivated M.S. student to work as part of a team conducting research on vegetation and avian community response to habitat restoration programs (fire and mechanical treatments) on south Florida rangelands. The candidate will develop and conduct thesis research on one of the following topics:
1) Predator effects on avian nest success in fire and mechanically treated habitats. 2) Impacts of restoration treatments on invertebrate communities. 3) Grazing impacts on fire and mechanically treated rangeland areas. As well as conducting research for their thesis, the candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of project data collection. Qualifications: Interest and experience in wildlife ecology and management; capacity and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team; ability to identify birds of the eastern U.S., particularly grassland species found in Florida, by sight and sound; experience in vegetation sampling; B.S. degree in wildlife, range, natural resource management, or related field; undergraduate GPA e 3.0 (4.0 scale); combined verbal/quantitative GRE scores e 1100. Start date August 2006. Benefits: $15,000/yr, full tuition waiver, medical insurance, and free housing when in the field. Review of applications will begin 31 March 2006 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. To apply, please send a letter of interest including which of the research topics from the list above you would most like to pursue and why, resume, copies of transcripts and GRE scores (unofficial), and contact information for three references to: William M. Giuliano Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences University of Florida 308 Newins-Ziegler Hall PO Box 110430 Gainesville, FL 32611-0430 Phone: 352-846-0575 Fax: 352-392-6984 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: www.wec.ufl.edu/faculty/giulianob/ Email applications are encouraged. Additional information on the Department and Graduate Program can be found at www.wec.ufl.edu.
