Dear Colleagues- Please pass along this advertisement to qualified and enthusiastic students that may wish to work on a large collaborative project combining deer ecology and Cherokee culture. We anticipate full funding and logistical support for two years. Additional support may be available for a student to start early as a field assistant.
Sincerely, Caleb Hickman Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians Adjunct Assistant Professor University of Tennessee- Knoxville [email protected] Office: (828) 554-6109 Cell: (828) 736-3150 ------------------------------------------------------ Title: M.S. Research Assistant – Restoration of White-Tailed Deer and Cherokee Traditional Ecological Knowledge Agency: University of Tennessee and the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Location: Knoxville, Tennessee (Coursework) and Cherokee, North Carolina (Fieldwork) Job Category: Graduate Assistant Website: http://fwf.ag.utk.edu Salary: $15,000 per year plus tuition waiver and health insurance Start Date: 1 January 2015 Last date to apply: Until qualified applicant is found Description: M.S. research assistantship for studying white-tailed deer behavior, movements, and survival in relation to a culturally important deer restoration project on the Qualla Boundary of North Carolina. This project will include research collaboration between the Fisheries and Wildlife program with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries program at UT-Knoxville. Study will involve capture and relocation of deer in collaboration with state and federal biologists, followed by telemetry to record movements and survival. Drs. Caleb Hickman and Lisa Muller will co-advise the student and a consortium that includes EBCI, UT-Knoxville, North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission and the Great Smoky Mountain’s National Park will provide primary logistical support. The project will require travel between UT-Knoxville for coursework and the Qualla Boundary near Cherokee, North Carolina for field research. The student will work closely with EBCI staff and engage Cherokee citizens during fieldwork and outreach opportunities. How to apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter with research interests, CV, unofficial copy of transcripts, and GRE scores to the address below. Formal application to the graduate program can be found at http://fwf.ag.utk.edu/Academics/msprogram.htm. Qualifications: Applicant should be highly motivated, have good written and quantitative skills, strong work ethic, field experience, organizational skills, and the ability to work with others. Must have a B.S. in wildlife biology or related field, minimum GPA of 3.0, and GRE scores (Q + V) of 297. The ideal candidate would be able to work with a diverse group of stakeholders and be familiar with deer handling, behaviors, and telemetry. Motivated students interested in working with us to apply for other funds will receive higher preference. Application Contact: Lisa Muller [email protected] (preferred method of communication) 865-974-7981
