GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP available leading to an MS or PhD in the
School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of
Arizona. Qualifications include a B.S. or B.A. degree in a
biology-related field (e.g., Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Wildlife
Biology, etc.), and minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and combined GRE
score of 1200. Ideal candidates would have excellent written and
interpersonal skills, an excellent work ethic, willingness to travel
and conduct field research under rigorous conditions, and at least 1
year of prior field experience. Students will be provided funding
from a combination of Research Assistantships and Teaching
Assistantships (stipend is $16,000-20,000/yr). Potential topics of
study for thesis/dissertation research include questions related to
migration, behavioral ecology, and conservation biology of
birds. Specific questions will be developed during the first year
via meetings between student and advisor. To apply, please send the
following materials (via email attachment) to Dr. Courtney Conway
(<mailto:[email protected]):\>[email protected]): (1) Cover
letter explaining career goals, academic interests, and preferred
sub-disciplines of study, highlighting relevant experience, (2) a
resume, (3) names/addresses/email for three references, and (4) GPA
and GRE scores (unofficial ok). See the following webpage for more
information on research conducted in my lab: (URL:
<http://www.cals.arizona.edu/research/azfwru/cjc/>http://www.cals.arizona.edu/research/azfwru/cjc/).
