Graduate Position in Economics of Game Species
I am seeking an outstanding graduate student to pursue either an MS or PhD degree on the economic costs and benefits of game species in Hawaii starting in January 2014. Hawaii is unique among US states in that all of its game animals are non-native species. A minimum of 72 animal species have been intentionally introduced to Hawaii as game, some of which are considered benign to Hawaii’s ecosystems, while others have been found to have negative impacts. Although Hawaii is mandated to protect and promote game species for sport, these same species are causing both ecological and economic costs and benefits to the state. Funding, tuition waiver, health care is in place for one and a half years as a Research Assistant in the laboratory of Dr. Christopher Lepczyk. Applicants should possess: a background in natural resource economics and/or wildlife/terrestrial vertebrates, with a working knowledge of ecology, conservation biology, and game species; strong quantitative skills, including statistics; strong communication skills (i.e. experience giving presentations and ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals); understanding of tropical islands, and ability to interact and work with a diverse group of stakeholders. Applicants must possess an MS degree by time of appointment for consideration at the doctoral level. The selected student is expected to start in January 2014 for spring semester. Interested students are encouraged to review the requirements for the MS Plan A and PhD in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM). To apply to the position please send a cover letter outlining your interests and research background, a curriculum vitae, and contact information of three professional references (name, email, phone, address) as either a PDF or Word file to lepc...@hawaii.edu with ‘Economics of Game Species Application’ in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until October 30, 2013 or until a suitable candidate is found. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Lepczyk via email. Christopher A. Lepczyk Associate Professor Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management University of Hawaii at Mānoa Honolulu, HI 96822 lepc...@hawaii.edu 808-956-2617
