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> PhD Assistantship – Migration Ecology of American Woodcock in the Eastern
> United States
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> Location – University of Maine (Orono, ME) with fieldwork throughout the
> Northeast
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> Stipend: $19,467 per year plus tuition and ½ Health Insurance Premium
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> Description – We are seeking qualified applicants for a PhD position that
> will focus on migration and population ecology of American woodcock. As a
> component of their dissertation research, the student will participate in
> research that seeks to better understand woodcock migration throughout the
> eastern United States. The project will use GPS transmitters to collect
> data on woodcock migration during both fall and spring migratory periods,
> and will involve collaboration with a diverse array of project partners
> including state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and
> other universities. As a member of this collaborative team, the successful
> applicant will be responsible for working with project partners to capture
> and tag woodcock prior to migration, retrieve location data and manage
> project databases, analyze data, present results at meetings and
> conferences, and publish research findings.
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> The student will be a member of the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries,
> and Conservation Biology <https://umaine.edu/wle/> at the University of
> Maine <https://umaine.edu/>, and will be co-advised by Dr. Erik Blomberg
> <https://sites.google.com/site/erikjblomberg/home> and Dr. Amber Roth
> <http://ambermroth.weebly.com/>. Support for the student will come in
> the form of both teaching (~25%) and research assistantships (~75%).
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> Qualifications –
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> *Required Qualifications:* We seek applicants with a keen interest in the
> natural world, a strong work ethic, and a desire to be an engaged member of
> a research lab with like-minded colleagues. Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
> from a Wildlife Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource, or related program.
> Applicants should have a GPA >3.0 and competitive GRE scores (>50%
> percentile), as well as strong oral and written communication skills and
> evidence of progress in publishing work from the M.S. degree. Previous
> relevant field experience, demonstrated aptitude for quantitative analyses,
> and strong recommendations are required. Ability to work collaboratively
> and to supervise field assistants is also required. Must possess a valid
> driver’s license.
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> *Other Desired Qualifications: *Preference will be given to applicants
> with experience or demonstrated interest in avian migration, animal
> population ecology, and quantitative methods. Previous experience with
> avian capture and handling is highly desired. Prior experience or exposure
> through coursework with the following quantitative skills:
> capture-mark-recapture, spatial analysis, regression, population modelling,
> and exposure to maximum likelihood and/or Bayesian estimation methods.
> Experience using R for data management, analysis, and presentation of
> results. A record of effective communication, as evidenced by presentations
> at professional conferences and participation in collaborative research
> teams.
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> To apply please submit the following materials: A cover letter describing
> your qualifications for the position, a current CV including GRE scores and
> graduate/undergraduate GPA, contact information for at least three
> professional references, and a writing sample (master’s thesis or published
> manuscript). A single merged pdf is preferred, writing sample may be
> submitted separately. Please submit application materials, and address any
> questions about the position, to both Drs. Roth ([email protected])
> and Blomberg ([email protected]).
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> Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and should be
> submitted by 28 February 2017 for full consideration. The successful
> candidate must be available to start September 1, 2017.
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