Please distribute. One fully funded Ph.D. position is available in the Environmental Dynamics Program (http://environmental-dynamics.uark.edu/index.php) at the University of Arkansas starting Fall 2016/Spring 2017. The successful candidates will develop a Ph.D. project using GIS and landscape modeling to analyze and measure the availability of Monarch butterfly habitat on agricultural lands under current and proposed agriculture conservation policies in the central US. The selected student will closely work with Drs. Jack Cothren, Marty Matlock, and Kusum Naithani. The main duties of this position will include compiling, organizing, and analyzing data from literature and remote sensing imageries. The expected deliverables include at least three peer-reviewed publications and an acceptable dissertation, as well as the successful completion of the requirements of the degree.
QUALIFICATIONS: We are seeking an outstanding candidate with BS and/or MS in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geosciences and other closely related field. A past record of referred publication, strong quantitative skills and experience in working with R, Python and ArcGIS are desirable. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The student will be offered a full assistantship ($30,000/year) plus a tuition waiver. The assistantship is for four years, which is renewable annually based on satisfactory performance. Additional support for conference travel and research supplies is also available. APPLICATION DEADLINE: The position is immediately available and remains open until filled. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please email a single PDF file (lastname_Monarch.pdf) including (1) a letter of interest with applicant’s contact information; (2) names, titles, and contact information for 3 references; (3) GRE and TOFEL (if applicable) scores; (4) an unofficial transcripts for previous BS and MS degrees; and (5) a Curriculum Vitae to Kusum Naithani at ku...@uark.edu. Regards, Kusum --- Kusum Naithani, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, University of Arkansas, Department of Biological Sciences, Science Engineering 737, Fayetteville, AR, 72701 Tel: +1 479.575.3653 Fax: +1 479.575.4010 E-mail: ku...@uark.edu https://sites.google.com/site/kjnaithani/
