I am recruiting a MS student to investigate recovery strategies for the Wyoming toad. Currently the population is critically endangered and information is needed to define short and long term recovery strategies. The project will include both experimental release strategies and landscape-level analysis to identify suitable Wyoming toad habitat.
Prospective students with a background in natural resources, ecology, and/or spatial analysis are encouraged to apply. Evidence of robust analytical skills, scientific writing, strong work ethic, passion for scientific inquiry, ability to work under harsh field conditions and aptitude for collaborative research on a highly endangered species. My spatial ecology and landscape genetics research group is focused on understanding fine-scale distribution and functional connectivity of animal species in ecological systems. University of Wyoming is ideally located in Laramie, Wyoming with easy access to varied field sites and outdoor recreation opportunities. In addition, the campus is only 1 hour from Fort Collins and 2 hours from Denver, CO. Requirements: GRE 1100 (verbal + quantitative, 4 writing), GPA 3.0 (BS). Closing date: May 20th (review of applicants is on-going). Send materials (CV, cover letter, GPA, GRE scores) to Dr. Melanie Murphy ([email protected]). Also complete a Department of Ecosystem Science and Management application. Position can start in either June 1 or late August 2012. See more information about the lab at: https://sites.google.com/site/murphylabuwyo/
