Ph.D. Assistantship; Wolf survival and landscape effects in Wisconsin Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin Madison
Available for Fall semester 2009 A half-time research assistantship is offered to study the linkages between habitat quality for wolves in Wisconsin and wolf survival during 30 years of wolf recolonization. This study will involve GIS-based spatial analysis, survival modeling in program MARK and construction of simulation models to evaluate the viability of Wisconsin' wolf population under proposed management scenarios following delisting of the wolf as an endangered species. The ideal candidate will have experience using GIS to address natural resource problems, experience using program MARK to analyze radio-telemetry data, strong academic qualifications including strong math and statistical skills, and an affinity for working with agency specialists on wolf conservation. This project will be advised by Drs. Timothy Van Deelen and David Mladenoff (Forest and Wildlife Ecology, UW-Madison) in collaboration with Adrian Wydeven (Endangered Resources, Wisconsin DNR). Funding is for 3 years contingent on funding. The Research Assistantship includes a monthly stipend, health benefits, and tuition remission. To apply, send cover letter, CV, transcripts (official or unofficial), and the names of 3 references to: Timothy R. Van Deelen Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin-Madison 120 Russell Labs 1630 Linden Drive Madison, WI 53706 USA Email: [email protected]
