Agency: Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Location: Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Job Description: PhD graduate student assistantship is available to start in the summer/fall 2014 in the Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Pennsylvania State University. The position is fully funded by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and the Pennsylvania Game Commission for 4.5 years. The project involves research on landscape genetics of white-tailed deer from tissue samples that have been collected during surveillance for chronic wasting disease in several eastern states. The ideal candidate will have experience with landscape genetics, Program R, Geographic Information Systems, and experience in extraction, amplification, and genotyping of DNA from tissue samples. Qualifications: Minimum of a MS degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science or related field with background in population/conservation/landscape genetics. Graduate research will primarily be laboratory analysis of tissue samples collected previously but will include some travel for field work to collect tissue samples. The most qualified applicants will have previous experience in a genetics laboratory, a minimum of 2 manuscripts either submitted or in press in any area of research, and an interest in landscape genetics as it pertains to focused disease surveillance and spread. Interested applicants should submit the following items: 1) C.V. with competitive GPA and GREs, and also include contact information for 3 references and 2) a 1-2 page description of research interests and responses to qualifications. Applications should be submitted in a single file (pdf, Word) by email to wdwal...@psu.edu with the Subject line: GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANTSHIP Salary: Tuition and stipend of about $23,000 per year that includes summer salary Last Date to apply: 1 February 2014 but I will review applications as they arrive. Website: http://www.coopunits.org/Pennsylvania/People/David_Walter/index.html Contact: W. David Walter
