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Working in collaboration with Montana State University, the US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station laboratory in Bozeman, Montana is seeking candidates for a research assistant in wildlife ecology. Position is guaranteed for one year with the potential for up to 3 additional years depending on funding. Successful applicant will be an employee of Montana State University. Job description: Research Assistant - Develop monitoring protocol for the presence/absence of focal woodpecker species in Idaho, assist with research designed to evaluate the effectiveness of forest treatments in reducing fuels, and evaluate effects of potential fuels reduction treatments on habitat and populations of focal woodpecker species. Data management, data analysis, and report writing are required. Opportunities to publish papers in peer-reviewed literature. Flexible work schedule. Minimum Qualifications: A Master's degree in wildlife, ecology, biology, zoology, or in statistics with an emphasis on animal population biology, or closely allied field AND one year of professional experience designing and conducting wildlife, habitat, or vegetation-related research studies, in addition to two articles published or in press in the refereed literature (including one article as senior author). Working knowledge of analysis methods that incorporate detection probability (such as MARK release recapture, Program Distance, Program Presence etc.). Experience with training field crews to collect data according to established protocols. Desirable Qualifications: Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) with university personnel and agency employees. Ability to conduct basic GIS analyses using ArcInfo or be conversant in GIS capabilities, and have a desire to publish results in peer-reviewed journals. Proficiency in statistical analyses programs SAS and R. Experience working in remote and/or physically challenging field settings. Location information: Bozeman is an ideal place to reside and recreate! Clean air, national forest access, proximity to Yellowstone National Park and local ski areas make this a perfect place for outdoor recreation. Residents of Bozeman receive the benefits of a wonderful standard of living with year-round recreational and cultural events. Bozeman is the place to be for that small town feel with big city amenities. The Rocky Mountain Research Station and Montana State University are committed to developing a skilled work force that is diverse in disciplinary training, gender, age, and cultural, racial and ethnic origin. Please submit a resume, list of three contacts, copies of two publications (mss. in press are acceptable) and letter of interest that includes a statement on how you meet the required and desired qualifications by Oct 5th 2007 to: Salary: Dependent on experience. Ideal starting date: early to mid January Robin Russell, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; or (until Sept 15th) Vicki Saab, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; or Street Address: Rocky Mountain Research Station, MSU Campus, 1648 S. 7th Ave., Bozeman, MT 59717-2780 Robin E. Russell Ecologist Rocky Mountain Research Station Bozeman, MT 59717 (406)994-3002 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
