Send inquiries to Julian Olden ([email protected])
PhD Graduate Research Assistantship in Desert Amphibian Conservation
School of Aquatic and Fishery Science
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
Responsibilities: A highly motivated PhD student is needed to pursue
doctoral research as part of a collaborative project that aims to
understand how flow intermittence and landscape connectivity govern the
spatial and temporal dynamics of native (threatened) and non-native
amphibians in intermittent and ephemeral streams of southern Arizona.
The student will examine how hydrology, hydrologic connectivity and
other riverine characteristics influence the demography (e.g.,
distribution, abundance) and population genetics (e.g. gene flow,
structure, diversity) of amphibians across a gradient of flow
permanence, and explore the potential impacts of climate change. The
successful applicant will be advised by Dr. Julian Olden (School of
Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington), and will work
closely with researchers from Oregon State University, State University
of New York, and partners in Arizona including AZ Game and Fish
Department and The Nature Conservancy.
Qualifications: MS in ecology, zoology, or related field with a
competitive GPA and GRE scores. Priority will be given to applicants
with previous experience studying amphibians (biology, ecology, and
sampling techniques), quantitative skills, and/or a background in
landscape genetics (no experience using molecular techniques is
needed). A demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals
and experience conducting research in arid and semi-arid ecosystems is
preferred, but not required.
Location: The position will be located within the School of Aquatic and
Fishery Science (SAFS) at the University of Washington, Seattle,
Washington. SAFS includes 30 faculty, 125 graduate and 100
undergraduate students, and about 90 administrative and research staff.
The breadth and scope of SAFS encompasses programs for undergraduate and
graduate teaching, research and service in basic and applied aquatic
sciences with an emphasis on aquatic resource conservation. Faculty,
staff and students have access to myriad aquatic habitats and rich
biological resources, and are involved in interdisciplinary partnerships
with other academic programs, as well as public and private
organizations and environmental and regulatory agencies.
Salary: Stipend will be $21,400 annually plus benefits and tuition.
Start date: Fall 2010 (Summer 2010 preferred)
Contact: To apply email a cover letter that addresses your interest and
experience, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and contact
information for at least three references to: Dr. Julian Olden, School
of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington at
[email protected]. Screening of applicants will occur prior to the
SAFS application deadline on December 15, 2009. UW is an equal
opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
See http://www.fish.washington.edu/graduates/index.html for more details
regarding admission.
More information can be found at:
Julian Olden http://www.fish.washington.edu/research/oldenlab/
