PhD Research Assistantship - Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
Project: Waterfowl habitat selection and response to hunting pressure, Alabama We are looking for a student to participate in development and implementation of a research project to improve understanding of population dynamics, movement patterns, habitat use, and response to hunting pressure for wintering waterfowl on public and private lands within the Tennessee River Valley of northern Alabama. Results will be used to inform decisions regarding management of waterfowl populations in the region to increase hunter satisfaction and identify further research priorities. The student will be co-advised by Drs. William Gulsby and Robert Gitzen, and will collaborate with state and federal biologists, non-profit waterfowl conservation groups, and numerous other scientists. Start date is somewhat negotiable, but we are looking to immediately fill the position. Salary is $19,180/yr. with tuition waiver and benefits. Qualifications: MS degree in wildlife management, ecology, or a related discipline. Students without a MS will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in working with waterfowl and will preferably possess waterfowl research experience. The candidate should have strong quantitative skills and be familiar with software packages (e.g., R, ESRI) commonly used in ecological studies. The applicant should also possess excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills. The student will play a key role in the development this work, and should therefore demonstrate a passion for the project and a willingness to take co-ownership of it. Send cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts and GRE scores in a single PDF file to the email address listed below. References will be sought for finalists. Send applications to Will Gulsby (wdg0...@auburn.edu)
