[ECOLOG-L] PhD Assistanship - American Woodcock Migration Ecology
> > PhD Assistantship – Migration Ecology of American Woodcock in the Eastern > United States > > Location – University of Maine (Orono, ME) with fieldwork throughout the > Northeast > > > Stipend: $19,467 per year plus tuition and ½ Health Insurance Premium > > > 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. > > > 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%). > > > Qualifications – > > > *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. > > > *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. > > > 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 (amber.r...@maine.edu) > and Blomberg (erik.blomb...@maine.edu). > > > 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. > > > > >
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Assistanship - American Woodcock Migration Ecology
PhD Assistantship – Migration Ecology of American Woodcock in the Eastern United States Location – University of Maine (Orono, ME) with fieldwork throughout the Northeast Stipend: $19,467 per year plus tuition and ½ Health Insurance Premium 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. 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%). Qualifications – *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. *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. 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 (amber.r...@maine.edu) and Blomberg (erik.blomb...@maine.edu). 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.
[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Position - Demographics of Ruffed Grouse in Maine
I am seeking applicants for an M.S. position focused on evaluating the demographics of ruffed grouse in Maine. Our objectives for this project are to better characterize how forest management practices, forest habitat composition, and sport hunting influence variation in grouse survival and reproductive success. We will use a combination of mark-recapture, radio telemetry, and forest vegetation assessments to address these objectives. This project is a close collaboration with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW), and the successful applicant will work closely with MDIFW biologists and 1 other M.S. student. Field work will occur at two field sites, and each student will be responsible for supervising field operations at one of these two sites. Data collection protocols will be similar among sites, and all project data will be shared and available for the purpose of developing and addressing distinct research questions in support of each student’s graduate thesis. The start date for this position is no later than September 1, 2014, with an earlier start date possible. The student will be supported primarily through a funded research assistantship, but may be required to serve as a teaching assistant for 1 or 2 semesters. Successful applicants will be expected to apply to the Graduate School at the University of Maine, and the student will be a member of the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology at the University of Maine. More information on the graduate program in our department can be found online at http://umaine.edu/wle/graduate-program/. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from a Wildlife Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource, or related program. A positive attitude and the ability to supervise a field crew in a remote setting is a must. The ability to tolerate less-than-pleasant field conditions, which include muggy buggy summers and cold snowy winters, is also mandatory. Must be physically fit and capable of hiking long distances in dense eastern forest habitat. Strong oral and written communication skills, experience with field work, and strong recommendations are required. Must possess a valid driver’s license. A strong academic record including undergraduate GPA (3.0 or better) and GRE scores (50% percentile or higher), plus relevant prior field experience, is desired. Desired qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with experience working in in forest communities and with knowledge of forest ecology. Prior experience with the following field skills are desirable: radio telemetry, avian capture and handling, vegetation sampling and identification of eastern forest plants, use of 4x4 vehicles, snowmobile or ATV operation, supervision of field crews. Any relevant experience with data analysis and/or scientific writing is also a plus. To apply please submit the following by email to Dr. Erik Blomberg ( erik.blomb...@maine.edu): Cover letter describing your qualifications for the position, CV/Resume including GRE scores and undergraduate GPA, and contact information for at least three professional references. A single merged document is preferred. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position - Population dynamics of spruce grouse in managed forest landscapes
We are seeking applicants for a PhD position evaluating the demographics of spruce grouse under varying silvicultural practices in the commercially managed forests of Northern Maine. This study will follow an initial three-years of ongoing work in this system, which was targeted at understanding spruce-grouse occupancy of managed forest stands, as well as home range and habitat associations of spruce grouse during the breeding season. The student will expand on this ongoing work and develop a dissertation that evaluates the effects of habitat composition and forest management on spruce grouse demographic rates (e.g. adult survival, nest success, survival of young) and population performance, as well as other questions of interest to the student. We expect the successful candidate to assist the current graduate student with data collection during the 2014 spring/summer field season, and then to manage field operations during subsequent years of the student’s PhD program, which will begin officially in September 2014. Data from the first three years of study will be available to the student for use in developing their dissertation. The student will be a member of the Department of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Maine, and will be co-advised by Dr. Erik Blomberg and Dr. Daniel Harrison. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from a Wildlife Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource, or related program. A positive attitude and the ability to supervise a field crew in a remote setting with limited communication is a must. The ability to tolerate less-than-pleasant field conditions, which include muggy buggy summers and cold snowy winters, is also mandatory. Must be physically fit and capable of hiking long distances in dense eastern forest habitat. Strong oral and written communication skills and evidence of progress in publishing work form the M.S. degree is highly desirable. Experience with field work and quantitative analyses, as well as strong recommendations are required. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Desired qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with experience working in in forest communities and with knowledge of forest ecology. Prior experience with the following field skills: radio telemetry, avian capture and handling, vegetation sampling and identification of eastern forest plants, use of 4x4 vehicles, snowmobile operation. Prior experience or exposure in coursework with the following quantitative skills: capture-mark-recapture analysis, regression-based modelling, information-theoretic hypothesis testing. Strong academic record including undergraduate and graduate GPA, GRE scores, presentation at professional conferences, and one or more peer-reviewed publication or evidence of publishing experience (i.e. publications currently in review). Stipend: $19,123 per year plus tuition and ½ Health Insurance Premium. To apply please submit the following materials to Dr. Erik Blomberg ( erik.blomb...@maine.edu): Cover letter describing your qualifications for the position, CV/Resume including GRE scores, contact information for at least three professional references, and a writing sample (master’s thesis or published manuscript). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and should be submitted by 1 February for full consideration. Start date no later than 1 May 2014.
