I am recruiting a MS-level graduate student in Environmental Science to study the occupancy and potential interactions among semi-aquatic mammals (e.g., muskrats and river otters) in a large wetland restoration complex in central Illinois. The graduate assistantship will be available for two years with an August 16, 2014 start date. The assistantship will provide tuition waiver, a stipend for the spring and fall semesters, summer income as a field technician, and research support. The candidate must have the following qualifications:
1. Background in ecology. 2. Strong writing skills and quantitative skills. 3. Coursework in Geographic Information Systems and statistics. 4. Field experience with semi-aquatic mammals and GPS technology. 5. Strong work ethic and keen attention to detail. 6. Experience in or willingness to study occupancy estimation/modeling. Interested students should email the following to Dr. Tih-Fen Ting at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> as soon as possible. 1. Cover letter addressing background, extent of qualifications, and research interest. 2. Resume, including contact information for three references. 3. Transcripts (unofficial or scanned copy acceptable). Suitable candidates will be encouraged to submit a formal application to the graduate assistantship program. Please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> if you have questions. Tih-Fen Ting Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Studies University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 206-7876 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
