The newly established Camp Fire Program in Wildlife Conservation (www.campfirewildlife.com; www.facebook.com/campfirewildlife) at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) is seeking an outstanding PhD student beginning no later than 1 May 2019. In collaboration with Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologists and Alaskan Native Corporations, the student will use data from GPS-collared elk to estimate their response to timber harvest and develop a harvest regimen that optimizes sustained timber yield and elk abundance. Coursework will be completed at SUNY ESF with fieldwork conducted on Afognak and Raspberry Islands in the Kodiak Archipelago, Alaska.
Requirements: • MS degree in Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management, or closely related field, with a strong academic record. • Excellent quantitative skills and ecological knowledge related to the position(s) of interest. Proficiency in R and ArcGIS software is required. • Excellent written and oral communication skills including demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals. • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with external collaborators, strong work ethic, and good sense of humor. Compensation: PhD Students – $25,000 annual salary plus full tuition and benefits To apply: Submit a single pdf that includes a cover letter summarizing your qualifications, your CV, unofficial college transcripts, GRE scores, and contact information for three references to Dr. Jerry Belant ([email protected]). Applications will be reviewed in order received.
