Position: MS Assistantship – Effects of Oil and Gas Development on Mule Deer
Description: The School of Natural Resources at West Virginia University is searching for a MS student to study the effects of oil and gas development on mule deer. The student will be responsible for analyzing space use and demographics collected during a 5-year period over a large spatial extent, with the potential to address additional research questions that would be developed jointly by the advisor, student, and project collaborators. The student will pursue an M.S. degree in the Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Program at West Virginia University (wildlife.wvu.edu). Qualifications: B.S. in wildlife science, ecology, zoology, or a closely related field. Applicants must have scores above the 50th percentile in both the quantitative and verbal portions of the GRE and a minimum 3.25 GPA. Applicants should have a strong interest in population ecology and developing skills in quantitative ecology. Applicants should also demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills. Stipend/Salary: $16,536/year plus health insurance and university tuition waiver Application Deadline: We will begin reviewing applications the week of April 25 and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected. To Apply: The student will be advised by Dr. Christopher Rota. Interested individuals should send a cover letter outlining why you want to work on this project, your research interests, and long-term career goals; a CV; an unofficial copy of transcripts and GRE scores; and contact information for 3 references to [email protected].
