*Graduate Student Opportunity in Blackbird Eco-physiology* at North Dakota State University (NDSU).
The Greives lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at North Dakota State University (NDSU), in collaboration with Dr. Page Klug and the USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services National Wildlife Research Center, is seeking a graduate student (M.S. or Ph.D.) interested in participating in research projects aimed at understanding the influence of cross-seasonal interactions on timing of life-history transitions and reproductive success (e.g. influence of overwintering habitat on reproductive timing and success) in Red-winged Blackbirds. This is a unique opportunity for individuals interested in the interface of ecological and evolutionary physiology, animal behavior, and wildlife management in agroecosystems. Specific projects can vary based on research interests but may include investigations on the influence of overwinter habitat on pre-migratory and reproductive endocrine function or the use of stable isotopes to uncover a link between overwinter habitat and seasonal reproductive timing and output. The student may either earn their degree in Biological Sciences or through the Environmental and Conservation Sciences graduate program at NDSU. Year-round funding (full tuition waiver and stipend) is available as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Biological Sciences Department at NDSU through a cooperative agreement with the USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services National Wildlife Research Center. Additional funding is available to support research and to attend conferences and training opportunities. Expected start date is August 2017. If you are interested in this position please contact Dr. Tim Greives at timothy[dot]greives[at]ndsu[dot]edu. Please include in your email your research background and interests as well as your GPA and GRE scores. -- Page Klug, PhD Supervisory Research Wildlife Biologist USDA-APHIS-WS NWRC, North Dakota Field Station Biological Sciences, Dept. 2715 North Dakota State University PO Box 6050 Fargo, ND 58108-5060 Office: 701-231-5190 Mobile: 701-630-3776 Fax: 701-231-6119 Email: page.e.k...@aphis.usda.gov www.aphis.usda.gov
