Two graduate assistantships in Human Dimensions of Wildlife at the University of Nebraska--Lincoln
M.S. Assistantship: Influence of regulations on harvest decisions Salary: $ 18,000 per year, with tuition waiver (student is responsible for fees) and health insurance Start Date: January 2016 Last Date to Apply: November 1, 2105 Description: The primary objective of this position is to explore the influence of regulations and perceptions on harvest decisions by hunters. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research project within this guideline on topics identified as priorities by natural resource managers within the state of Nebraska. This project will involve considerable effort, especially on weekends and holidays, interviewing sportspersons throughout Nebraska. Qualifications: BS in human dimensions, wildlife and fisheries, ecology, or closely related fields. The successful applicant will be highly motivated and possess strong work ethics, excellent communication skills, and passion for collaborative research. Applicant must be comfortable interacting with members of the general public. Experience in design, implementation, and analysis of surveys is a plus. Applicants should possess a valid driver’s license. To apply, applicants should create a single document (e.g., a Word or pdf document) that includes a cover letter that articulates your interest in joining the lab and working on this project, CV, unofficial transcripts, unofficial general GRE scores, and a list of three references and their email addresses. The name of the file should contain the first and last name of the applicant. This file should be sent to Dr. Christopher Chizinski ([email protected]). Applications will be screened as they are received. Formal application to UNL, including official transcripts and GRE, is required subsequent to selection of the successful candidate. The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination Ph.D. Assistantship: Participation patterns of waterfowl hunters Salary: $ 20,000 per year, with tuition waiver (student is responsible for fees) and health insurance Start Date: January 2016 Last Date to Apply: November 1, 2105 Description: We are seeking qualified applicants for a Ph.D. research position in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska starting in January 2016 . The primary objective of this position is to explore opinions, preferences and potential barriers among waterfowl hunters. The student is expected to work collaboratively with management agencies and develop a dissertation topic around the primary objective. Qualifications: MS in human dimensions, wildlife and fisheries, ecology, or closely related fields. The successful applicant will be highly motivated and possess strong work ethics, excellent communication skills, and passion for collaborative research. Applicant must be comfortable interacting with members of the general public. Experience in design, implementation, and analysis of surveys is a plus. Applicants should possess a valid driver’s license. To apply, applicants should create a single document (e.g., a Word or pdf document) that includes a cover letter that articulates your interest in joining the lab and working on this project, CV, unofficial transcripts, unofficial general GRE scores, and a list of three references and their email addresses. The name of the file should contain the first and last name of the applicant. This file should be sent to Dr. Christopher Chizinski ([email protected]). Applications will be screened as they are received. Formal application to UNL, including official transcripts and GRE, is required subsequent to selection of the successful candidate. The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination
