Ph.D. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP: We seek to fill a graduate research
assistantship with a student having a M.S. in wildlife science, zoology,
biology, or related field to study the metapopulation dynamics of the marsh
rice rat, a state-threatened wetland species, in Illinois. Experience with
small mammal capture and handling is essential. Successful candidate will
develop a dissertation project examining dynamics of rice rats in varying
wetland complexes. We seek a student with broad interests in basic and
applied ecology. Results will be applied to assessment of recovery criteria
for the species in Illinois.
Desired Qualifications: independent but able to work well with
agency personnel and landowners; great work ethic; publication history;
experience with GIS, small mammals, and wetland vegetation; minimum of 1100
verbal + quantitative GRE score.
Graduate stipend is $1,494/mo with complete tuition waiver and
health insurance. Four full years of funding are projected. Starting date:
15 August 2010.
Submit letter of interest, resume, copies of GRE scores and
transcripts and names and phone numbers of 3 reference to: Dr. Eric C.
Hellgren, Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory, Mailcode 6504,
Department of Zoology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
62901-6504. 618-453-6941 (phone); 618-453-6944 (fax); E-mail:
[email protected]. E-mail applications are encouraged. Application review
will begin 1 February 2010 and will continue until a student is chosen.
