Suburban areas have been rapidly expanding around the world for decades, yet only recently has the scientific community come to recognize the value of protecting the often unique biodiversity resources of these suburban preserves and the specific conservation issues presented by these ecosystems. In an effort to advocate the development of cutting-edge approaches to the management of suburban natural areas, the Mianus River Gorge Preserve is offering competitive 3-year assistantships ($7,000/yr) for graduate students. Housing is available. One award will be granted each year.
We are looking for applications in the fields of ecology, wildlife, forestry, and the social sciences interested in conducting applied suburban ecology research. Successful candidates will have to 1) demonstrate how their research will contribute to the practical knowledge of conserving and managing suburban natural resources and 2) serve as a mentor to a high school wildlife technician on a multi-year project. To learn more about the Mianus Gorge, our research programs, and to submit an application, please visit our website. http://www.mianus.org/RAP.html
Suburban areas have been rapidly expanding around the world for decades, yet only recently has the scientific community come to recognize the value of protecting the often unique biodiversity resources of these suburban preserves and the specific conservation issues presented by these ecosystems. In an effort to advocate the development of cutting-edge approaches to the management of suburban natural areas, the Mianus River Gorge Preserve is offering competitive 3-year assistantships ($7,000/yr) for graduate students. Housing is available. One award will be granted each year. We are looking for applications in the fields of ecology, wildlife, forestry, and the social sciences interested in conducting applied suburban ecology research. Successful candidates will have to 1) demonstrate how their research will contribute to the practical knowledge of conserving and managing suburban natural resources and 2) serve as a mentor to a high school wildlife technician on a multi-year project. To learn more about the Mianus Gorge, our research programs, and to submit an application, please visit our website. http://www.mianus.org/RAP.html
