I am recruiting a MS-level graduate student in Environmental Science to study dispersal and movement patterns of juvenile Franklin's ground squirrels in fragmented landscapes in central Illinois. The graduate research assistantship will be available for two years with a June 1, 2015 start date. The assistantship will provide tuition waiver, a stipend for the spring and fall semesters, summer income as a field technician, and research support. The candidate must have the following qualifications:
1. Background in ecology. 2. Strong writing skills and quantitative skills. 3. Coursework and extensive use of Geographic Information Systems and statistics. 4. Extensive field experience in PIT-tagging, radio-tracking, and GPS technology. 5. Strong work ethic and keen attention to detail. 6. Experience in or willingness to study dispersal and landscape occupancy. Interested applicants should email the following to Dr. Tih-Fen Ting at tti...@uis.edu as soon as possible, preferably no later than February 1. 1. Cover letter addressing background, extent of qualifications, and research interest. 2. Resume, including contact information for three references. 3. Transcripts (unofficial or scanned copy acceptable). Suitable candidates will be encouraged to submit a formal application to the graduate research assistantship program which has a deadline of March 15. Please do not hesitate to contact me at tti...@uis.edu if you have questions. Tih-Fen Ting Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Studies University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 206-7876 tti...@uis.edu
