We are seeking a highly motivated graduate student to work on a project modeling freshwater connectivity and barriers to movement of aquatic organisms. The successful candidate will employ GIS based models to estimate connectivity and prioritize barriers according to their level of impact on connectivity, and potential consideration for removal. Qualified candidates will be given flexibility to develop their own interests on this project; however s/he will focus on testing existing approaches to modeling connectivity in 3 watersheds using a combination of existing data and field observations. The field work will consist of a rapid survey protocol for measuring connectivity-related metric.
Qualifications: The successful applicant will be motivated, have well developed writing and communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work cooperatively in team setting. Experience doing field work in rough conditions is preferred. Proficiency using ArcGIS for spatial analysis, some programming experience, strong quantitative skills, and most of all, creative energy, are required! A BA/BS in a relevant discipline is required; some relevant experience outside academic programs is desirable. Historic average GRE scores and undergraduate GPAs for MS students who enroll at the Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources are 1164 and 3.34, respectively. For further information please send a CV and a letter of interest (which should include a description of past research experience and skills) to Dr. Nate Nibbelink ([email protected]). Please also include list of relevant courses, undergraduate GPA, GRE scores, and transcripts (as available, unofficial OK). Review of applicants will begin immediately and competitive candidates will be invited to submit a full application. Our search will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Salary: Competitive stipend, tuition remission, health insurance contribution Last Date to apply: ASAP: Preference will be given to candidates able to begin in January 2013. However if no suitable candidate is found, we will consider applicants for Summer/Fall 2013, for which January 1 is the last date to apply to be considered for competitive University of Georgia fellowships. Contact: Nate Nibbelink Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources University of Georgia Athens, Georgia 30602 2152 e mail: [email protected]
