A MSc position is available to work with Laura Prugh in the Biology and Wildlife Department http://www.bw.uaf.edu/ at the University of Alaska Fairbanks starting January 2012. Dr. Prugh http://ecnr.berkeley.edu/persPage/dispPP.php?I=1512 will be joining the faculty at that time, and the student will help to initiate a research program focused on mesocarnivore conservation and management. Specifically, the student will be expected to develop a research project on furbearer harvesting in Alaska. A research assistantship is available the first year, after which teaching assistantships will be available.
Requirements: A bachelors degree in wildlife/biology/ecology, GPA of 3.0 or greater, and competitive GRE scores. Applicants must be self-motivated, hard-working, and have strong quantitative and social skills. Good written and verbal communication skills are critical. Applicants must be comfortable interacting closely with government agency partners and Alaskan residents, especially fur trappers. Students with an interest in interdisciplinary, human-dimensions work are especially encouraged to apply. Salary: $24,016 per year plus tuition and health benefits To apply: Please send a cover letter and cv (including GPA and GRE scores) to Laura Prugh (pr...@berkeley.edu) by September 1st.
