A PhD graduate assistantship is available to work in Alessio
Mortelliti’s lab (http://alessiomortelliti.weebly.com/) focusing on
developing large-scale optimal monitoring protocols for Mesocarnivores
(target species are the American marten and the Fisher but data on other
species will also be collected). The project is a collaboration between
the University of Maine and the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and
Wildlife. The main goal is to develop an occupancy-based large-scale
monitoring protocol based on camera-trapping surveys. This will include
conducting winter and summer field surveys in northern Maine across a
gradient of land-use change (i.e forestry practices).
The ideal candidate would have a strong passion for field work, strong
quantitative skills, willingness to work under harsh conditions (i.e.,
extreme cold) and ability to work with multiple stakeholders. Experience
with occupancy models (i.e., unmarked package for R), working in remote
areas, and with snowmobiles would be an advantage. Candidates must have
a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. The assistantship
position includes a full PhD. stipend, 50% of the student health
insurance, and tuition paid for the graduate program at the University
of Maine. Expected start date January 2016.
If you are interested please send (as one pdf file): 1) curriculum vitae
including list of publications and GRE scores (if available), 2)
unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and MS), 3) a personal statement
describing research and career goals to Dr. Alessio Mortelliti
(alessio.mortell...@maine.edu <mailto:alessio.mortell...@maine.edu>).
Applications will be reviewed beginning September 15, 2016.
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Dr. Alessio Mortelliti
Assistant Professor of Wildlife Habitat Conservation
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology
University of Maine
5755 Nutting Hall, Room 228
Orono, ME 04469
Office: 207-581-2915
http://alessiomortelliti.weebly.com/