One M.S. assistantship in avian disease ecology is available, starting as early as fall of 2015 in the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management at Iowa State University. This project focuses on the impacts of helminth infection on behavioral and physiological responses to micro- parasite infection in songbirds. The project will require both field and lab work, ranging from bird banding and radio-telemetry to the measurement of antibodies from blood samples.
Qualifications Minimum qualifications include a B.S. degree in biology, ecology, wildlife, or related field, GPA >3.0, and GRE scores at or above the 50th percentile on each of the three test components. Desired qualifications include excellent writing abilities, strong quantitative skills, and field experience with birds. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Stipend and Application Information Stipend is approximately $22,000 per year. The student will receive health insurance and a waiver of 50% of graduate tuition. Graduate admissions to the NREM department are processed on a rolling basis, so review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable applicant is found. To apply, please email me the following documents: a cover letter describing professional interests and career goals, a curriculum vita, copies of all college transcripts and GRE scores, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references. Contact Dr. James S. Adelman, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Iowa State University, [email protected]. https://www.nrem.iastate.edu/nrem_people/james-s-adelman
