Ph.D position in southwestern riparian wildlife ecology and ecohydrology A Ph.D position is available to study the influence of small surface waters on terrestrial wildlife in the southwest under changing climates. The position will be located at the University of Arizona, in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment, and funded by the U.S. Geological Survey. This graduate position is being established to help meet science priorities regarding climate change and riparian resources within the newly-established Desert Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC). The Desert LCC encompasses the three major deserts of the Southwest: the Mojave, Sonoran, and Chihuahuan, and the purpose of the LCC is to provide scientific and technical support to inform landscape-scale conservation using adaptive management principles. A riparian wildlife ecologist or ecohydrologist is needed to focus on integrated studies of hydrology and wildlife ecology associated with small waters (springs, seeps, intermittent and ephemeral streams). Topics may include, but are not limited to: 1) how changes in distribution, persistence and water quality of springs, seeps, and pools would affect wildlife habitat and obligate wildlife species; 2) the effects of predicted hydrologic changes on small water restoration efforts of LCC land managers in the desert southwest. The student may begin as early as fall semester 2010 and would need to go through the enrollment process for the University of Arizona. Christina Vojta is the contact for questions and applications of interest, [email protected], (928) 556-7197. To indicate interest, send Vojta the following information by May 10, 2010: 1) A 2-page C.V. including your most recent or relevant publications; 2) a one-page statement of interest in climate change issues and the experience you would bring to this position; and 3) two references.
This position will be associated with the U.S. Geological Survey Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC). With headquarters in Flagstaff, Arizona and research stations in Flagstaff, Tucson, and Moab, Utah, SBSC has a staff of approximately 60 Federal employees and more than 40 university and contract employees. The mission of the SBSC is to provide quality scientific information needed to conserve and manage natural and biological resources, with an emphasis on the species and ecosystems of the southwestern United States. SBSC research includes water use, aridland ecology and land-use, wild land fire ecology, invasive species, environmental contaminants, declining populations of native species, Colorado River ecosystem dynamics and restoration, and urban development in the Southwest region. For more information on research as SBSC, see http://sbsc.wr.usgs.gov. Christina Vojta, Ph.D. U.S. Geological Survey Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) 2255 N. Gemini Dr. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 [email protected] (928) 556-7197 (928) 814-6132 (cell)
