PhD Research Assistantship in Wildlife Ecology University of Idaho Project Description: This research assistantship is part of an NSF-funded project to examine functional habitat relationships and tradeoffs among habitat components. The PhD student will be responsible for evaluating thermal and security aspects of habitat relationships for a habitat specialist (pygmy rabbits) and a habitat generalist (cottontail rabbits). Research will include animal capture, telemetry, measurement of habitat components in the field, construction of thermal physical models, participation in trials with captive animals, modeling habitat selection, use of GIS to synthesize habitat data, and mentoring undergraduate students.
This research is a collaborative effort that includes faculty and students from 3 universities, and biologists from state and federal management agencies. We are looking for a student who is strongly interested and enthusiastic about in working in a collaborative and interdisciplinary team. Requirements: Applicants must have an M.S. or equivalent degree in biology, ecology, wildlife, or a related field. A record of field-based research and communication of research results (publications and presentations) also is required. Start date: January 2013 Application: Please email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts and GRE scores (unofficial copies of both are OK), and names/contact information for 3 references to Dr. Rachlow at the address below: Janet Rachlow Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences P.O. Box 441136 University of Idaho Moscow, ID 83844-1136 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
