Doctoral graduate assistantship available in the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources beginning Summer or Fall 2012. The successful candidate will be the lead researcher on a cooperative project between the US Forest Service Northeast Research Station and the University of Georgia. The research will investigate effects of landscape heterogeneity on deer herbivory and resulting forest vegetation structure. The research site is on the Allegheny National Forest and surrounding landscapes.
Requirements: M.S. in Wildlife Ecology or related field; GPA > 3.0; GRE > 1200. The successful applicant will be motivated; have well developed writing and communication skills, a strong work ethic, and ability to work cooperatively in team setting. Proficiency using ArcGIS for spatial analysis is required. Preferred candidates will have a strong background in conducting large-scale GIS analyses and proficiency with spatial statistical methods used for species-habitat modeling. Experience using program R, SAS, and/or GIS programming and data management skills are a plus. Candidates also should have an interest in deer ecology and forest ecology & management. To be considered, please submit a cover letter, CV (including names, phone numbers and email addresses of 3 references), and copies of transcripts and GRE scores (unofficial OK) to Dr. Nate Nibbelink or Dr. Karl V. Miller, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602 (email: [email protected] or [email protected]). Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. The student will join a cohesive team of graduate research assistants investigating various aspects of spatial ecology (http://nate2.myweb.uga.edu) and white-tailed deer ecology and management (http://www.ugadeerresearch.org) and will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of studies. Salary: Competitive stipend, tuition remission, health insurance contribution Last Date to apply: open until filled.
