Parasitology and Nutrition MS Position at SUNY-ESF, Syracuse NY One Graduate Assistantship will be available to start in August 2013 working on New England Cottontail (a candidate for listing under the Endangered Species Act) and Eastern Cottontail nutrition and parasitology. This position is part of a larger project examining population regulation of New England Cottontails in NY State, to inform management and restoration efforts (http://sadieryan.weebly.com/nec.html). MS research will focus on winter sampling of body condition and collection of urine and scat samples for nutritional and parasite analyses.
The most qualified applicants will have strong wildlife field skills, experience with molecular techniques, laboratory skills, and strong demonstrated skills in data analysis. Preferred qualifications include experience with laboratory parasitological analyses and/or nutritional work. Duties will include writing a study plan, implementing cottontail scat and urine sampling protocols, supervising technicians and undergraduate assistants, and preparing reports and presentations for scientific audiences. Qualifications: Applicants must have a B.S. in Wildlife, Conservation Biology, Biology, or similar area. Experience with field studies, including trapping and handling, of small or medium-sized mammals, molecular techniques, and laboratory work is highly desirable. The position is undergoing final budget approval by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. The successful applicant will teach for two fall semesters and be supported on a Research Assistantship for two spring semesters and one full year. Interested applicants should submit the following: letter of interest, names and contact information of three references, unofficial transcripts, GRE scores, and CV to: Dr. Sadie Ryan or Dr. Jonathan Cohen. Selected applicants will need to apply to the SUNY ESF Graduate School before final acceptance. Salary: $15,000 per year to start plus tuition and health benefits Last Date to apply: April 1, 2013 Contact: Dr. Sadie Ryan (sjr...@esf.edu, http://www.esf.edu/EFB/ryan/) and Dr. Jonathan Cohen (jcohe...@esf.edu). E-mail: sjr...@esf.edu(Preferred) Phone: 315-470-6757 (Ryan); 315-470-6737 (Cohen)
