DESCRIPTION: A Ph.D. research assistantship will be available spring/summer 2008 to study movements, habitat selection, and survival of the Scaly-naped Pigeon (Patagioneas squamosa) and Plain Pigeon (Patagioneas inornata wetmorei) in Puerto Rico. This study will examine hypotheses related to the population and spatial ecology of two insular sympatric forest-dwelling pigeon species. The study will also address conservation efforts for the Scaly-naped Pigeon (game species) and the Plain Pigeon (endangered species) in private lands and associated forest habitats of Puerto Rico.
QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of M.S. in zoology, ecology, conservation biology, wildlife management or related field. Upper percentile undergraduate and graduate course transcripts and GRE scores required. Experience with avian capture and radiotelemetry preferred but not mandatory. Fluency in Spanish also not mandatory but highly desirable. SALARY: $22,000 plus tuition and fringe benefits APPLICATION: Send letter of interest, resume, copy of academic transcripts, GRE scores, and 3 references to: Dr. Francisco J. Vilella USGS Cooperative Research Unit MS9691 Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS 39762 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email inquiries are welcome and encouraged.
