Job Description: Graduate Research Assistantship in Wildlife Sciences funded by the US Forest Service is available through the Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (ALCFWRU) at the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University. The selected student will conduct field research on the factors that influence the use of natural ponds in the Copper River Delta, Alaska by waterfowl and other birds. Ponds and other water bodies in the Copper River Delta (CRD) occur across a dynamic range of sites from glacial outwash plains to recently formed tidal marshes. This research is part of a multi-university, multi-disciplinary project examining chemical characteristics, nutrient limitation, aquatic food webs, and their linkages to terrestrial birds and herbivores.
Desired Qualifications: The selected student must be highly motivated and willing to work in adverse weather conditions at remote locations on the CRD as part of a research team with multi-disciplinary interests. Ideally the selected should have a working knowledge of water birds and their habitat requirements, the ability to recognize birds by sight and sound, as well as methods for estimating habitat relationships, distribution, and abundance and field experience. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, wildlife sciences, or a related discipline. A Masters degree and relevant work experience conducting water bird surveys in remote areas are preferred. How to Apply: Candidates will apply for admission into the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences graduate program at Auburn University in Auburn, AL. Details regarding application to the graduate school are available at http://www.grad.auburn.edu/. The starting date is summer semester 2008 with potential for earlier employment opportunities. Selection will be based on letters of recommendation, work experience, and enthusiasm for the work proposed. Send letter of interest, resumé, GRE scores, transcripts, and names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references to Dr. James B. Grand at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Salary: M.Sc. $15,540, Ph.D. $18,180 for 12 months plus out-of-state tuition waiver. Deadline: Review of applications is ongoing. All application materials should be submitted by Mar. 15, 2008 --------------------------------------------------------- Dr. James B. Grand, Leader Alabama Cooperative Fisheries and Wildlife Research Unit 3301 School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Auburn, AL 36849-5418 Ph: (334) 844-4796 FAX: (334) 844-1084 ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.ag.auburn.edu/alcfwru
