M.S. GRADUATE RESEARCH POSITION on GIS habitat modeling of NORTHERN BOBWHITE and GRASSLAND SONGBIRDS. Contingent on funding, a graduate assistantship will be available at the UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE'S Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology to conduct intensive bobwhite surveys to build a predictive nesting habitat distribution model to quantify bobwhite-habitat relationships across spatial scales and map suitable habitat available to support bobwhite populations for conservation efforts within Delaware and/or the Delmarva Peninsula. As part of our bobwhite survey effort, we will also record detections for other grassland bird species of conservation concern. If feasible, we propose to build predictive habitat models for these species as well. The successful applicant should have some experience with point counts and bird calls but importantly must have experience with Geographic Information Systems. Research must begin by May 15, 2008 so we expect the successful applicant should arrive approximately 2 months in advance to prepare for the field season. Stipend will be ~$19,500 per year plus a tuition-waiver and reduced cost health benefits. More information about my research and information for prospective students are available at: http://copland.udel.edu/~ckwillia. For more information about the Department, visit the website http://ag.udel.edu/enwc/. Interested individuals should send a cover letter outlining experience (including your experiences with GIS) and research interests, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of university transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for three references to DR. CHRIS WILLIAMS, Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology, 253 Townsend Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716 (PH: 302-831-4592, FAX: 302-831-8889, Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]). Applications by e-mail (with electronic copies of requested documents) are preferred, and will be accepted until January 25, 2008. Qualified applicants should have a B.S. in Zoology or Wildlife Ecology, an interest and background in birds and GIS. I expect students to have a minimum 3.1/4.0 GPA, and a minimum combined math/verbal GRE score of 1100. I will give strong preference to applicants who have record of previous research or field experience.
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