The Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is inviting applications for a PhD-level Graduate Research Assistantship beginning January 2011 (or earlier). Assistantships are on a 12 month basis, with competitive stipend plus full tuition waiver and support for research activities. For more information about our graduate program, please see the home pages of the Wildlife Lab ( http://www.siu.edu/~wildlife/ <http://www.siu.edu/%7Ewildlife/>) and the Zoology Department ( http://www.science.siu.edu/zoology/index.html)
The Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is inviting applications for a PhD-level Graduate Research Assistantship beginning January 2011. Assistantships are on a 12 month basis, with competitive stipend plus full tuition waiver and support for research activities. For more information about our graduate program, please see the home pages of the Wildlife Lab (http://www.siu.edu/~wildlife/), and the Zoology Department (http://www.science.siu.edu/zoology/index.html). This project will examine patterns of social interaction and space-use by white-tailed deer, especially group cohesion and inter-group interactions, in the context of potential spread and impacts of wildlife diseases. The successful candidate will also be have the opportunity to take advantage of extensive existing datasets of movement data as well as initiate new field studies. This project will provide the successful applicants opportunities to develop and apply field techniques as well as advanced statistical analysis and other quantitative skills. Degree and Qualifications: Graduate studies will lead to a Ph.D. in Zoology or Ecology at Southern Illinois University. Competitive GPA and GRE scores are required. Applicants with backgrounds in wildlife biology, ecology, and/or zoology are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in capture and handling of animals, as well as quantitative behavioral observation are desirable. Provide CV, transcripts, and contact information for at least 3 references by October 22, 2010 to: Eric Schauber [email protected] -- Eric Schauber Wildlife Ecologist -- Coop. Wildlife Research Lab Associate Professor of Zoology Center for Ecology Southern Illinois University Carbondale (618) 453-6940 (618) 453-6944 (fax) -- Eric Schauber Wildlife Ecologist -- Coop. Wildlife Research Lab Associate Professor of Zoology Center for Ecology Southern Illinois University Carbondale (618) 453-6940 (618) 453-6944 (fax)
