Two PhD Research Assistantships in Predator-Prey Ecology - Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture, Mississippi State University
Project: Role of predators, winter weather, and habitat on white-tailed deer survival in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Two PhD Research Assistantships are available within the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture at Mississippi State University beginning no later than January 2016, pending final approval of funding. The successful candidates will continue a long-term project in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to document the role of predators, winter weather, and habitat on white-tailed deer condition and survival across a gradient of ecological conditions in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Study objectives and field methods are diverse; this project provides an unparalleled opportunity to improve our understanding of predator-prey relationships. See our website (http://www.fwrc.msstate.edu/carnivore/predatorprey/index.asp) and facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MIpredprey) for additional project information. Salary is $23,500 per year with tuition and health insurance provided. The student is responsible for certain fees. Qualifications: M.S. in wildlife ecology, zoology, or related discipline. Desirable qualifications include a high degree of motivation, good people-skills with an ability to work as part of a research team, GPA > 3.5 and GRE score >160, and an interest in applied wildlife ecology. Coursework and experience in population and spatial ecology as well as strong statistical skills is desired. To apply, please email the following: 1) cover letter describing credentials and professional goals; 2) your CV; 3) names and contact information of three references; and 4) university transcripts and GRE/TOEFL scores (unofficial is suitable for initial review). Jerrold (Jerry) Belant Carnivore Ecology Laboratory Mississippi State University j.belant[at]msstate.edu www.cfr.msstate.edu www.fwrc.msstate.edu/carnivore/ https://www.facebook.com/carnivoreecologylaboratory Mississippi State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
