A PhD assistantship in wildlife ecology is available in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Aquaculture at Mississippi State University (MSU) under the direction of Dr. Jerry Belant (MSU) and Dr. Travis DeVault (USDA National Wildlife Research Center). The student will conduct research on scavenging ecology related to wildlife road mortality (vehicle collisions) for vertebrate populations and communities, and other ecological implications of road mortality. Field work will likely include extended travel to the NASA Plum Brook Station in northern Ohio and the DOE Savannah River Site in South Carolina, in collaboration with the University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory.
M.S. in wildlife ecology, ecology, biology, or closely related field is required. A strong work ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent quantitative skills, ability to work independently and as a member of a research team, and ability to work under adverse environmental conditions are essential. Student must have a minimum 3.2 GPA and competitive GRE scores. The position will be available starting 1 January, 2015. Compensation includes $23,500/year plus full tuition waiver and health insurance. To apply, please send an application letter, CV, unofficial copies of transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for three references to Jerry Belant at [email protected] (website: http://www.fwrc.msstate.edu/carnivore/) and Travis DeVault at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until 31 October 2014 or a suitable candidate is selected.
