Support for a M.S. assistantship in wildlife ecology is anticipated for Fall 2007. The successful candidate will participate in an analysis of wildlife responses to management of harwood forests in Indiana. Work will be conducted as part of the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment, a long-term assessment of ecosystem responses to timber harvest and silvicultural treatments being conducted as a cooperative venture involving scientists at Purdue University, Indiana University, Ball State University, Indiana State University, and the Indiana Division of Forestry. In addition to collecting data on pre-treatment and early post-treatment responses of small mammals and birds in a multi-factorial design, the successful candidate will examine wildlife use for a chrono-sequence of group selection cuts on Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC). A spatially hierarchical sampling scheme will be used. Coursework in wildlife ecology and strong quantitative skills are required; expertise in aural identification of birds and livetrapping of small mammals is desirable. Familiarity with principles of forest management, and with ArcView and ArcGIS is helpful. Candidates should have a GPA of at least 3.2 and a cumulative GRE score of at least 1200 (V+Q). U.S. citizenship is required for access to Crane NSWC.
=20 Please email a resume and a short (1-page) letter of interest, including cumulative GPA, GRE scores, and contact telephone numbers and email addresses for three references to Rob Swihart at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Graduate stipends currently are $16,190 per year and include tuition waivers. All inquiries must be received by 10 January to be considered for fall admission. Purdue University is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. Women and individuals in under represented groups are encouraged to apply. =20 =20 =20 Rob Swihart Professor and Head Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907-2061 PH: 765-494-3590 =20
