Description: A MS position is available in the Davenport lab to study the post-breeding dispersal behavior of wood frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus) in subarctic environments. The research will be conducted in a diverse array of habitats (Hudson Bay coast, tundra, and boreal forest) in northern Manitoba. Coursework will be carried out at Southeast Missouri State University and the field season will be from late May-early September in Manitoba. The student will use telemetry to understand how wood frog dispersal and overwintering is affected by the local environmental factors. The student will also have additional research and outreach opportunities such as participating in long-term monitoring of wetland vertebrate populations and experimental food web studies. The position begins in the spring of 2015. This position will be supported by a TA position that includes an annual stipend and full tuition waiver.
Qualifications: Prospective students should have prior experience in field biology, a working knowledge of statistics, demonstrate good communication skills and be willing to work in subarctic environments. Prior telemetry and amphibian experience is preferred but not required. Prospective students should also possess a valid U.S. passport and drivers license. A B.S. in biology, ecology or wildlife biology is required with a GPA >3.0. Applicant must meet admittance criteria set by the Southeast Missouri State University Graduate School and Biology graduate program. Application materials: Interested applicants should email the following items to Dr. Jon Davenport (jdavenp...@semo.edu) by October 1: 1) cover letter detailing past research experience and professional goals, 2) CV or resume, 3) 2 references, and 4) unofficial transcripts.
