[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunity for candidates from developing countries - Spatial ecology and wildlife conservation

[Alessio Mortelliti]

*Spatial ecology and wildlife conservation:*The Department of Wildlife, 
Fisheries, and Conservation Biology at the University of Maine has a 
Dirigo Conservation Science Fellowship opportunity for a PhD student 
with strong quantitative skills to undertake research at the interface 
of spatial ecology and wildlife conservation.One topic would involve 
examining how tree distribution and seed productivity influence space 
use and population dynamics of small mammals. Analyses would be 
conducted on a unique 35-year dataset focused on small mammals, trees, 
and seed abundance collected in the Holt forest 
(https://holtforest.org/).Other potential opportunities could include 
the influence of habitat fragmentation (e.g., subdivision by roads) on 
the distribution of vertebrates in Maine forests. The ideal candidate 
would have strong quantitative skills and experience with working with R 
software. Experience with GIS software would be an advantage. The 
competition is restricted to candidates from developing countries (see a 
list at 
https://www.isi-web.org/index.php/resources/developing-countries) who 
have substantial stipend support from another source, such as a 
Fulbright Scholarship or similar fellowship. Dirigo Fellowship support 
would include tuition and insurance, $1000 per year for professional 
development (e.g., attending conferences), up to $5000 per year for 
research expenses, and a stipend ($22,000), for one or two years beyond 
the period of existing support (up to four years total).


The PhD student will be co-supervised by Dr. Alessio Mortelliti 
(http://alessiomortelliti.weebly.com) and Dr. Malcolm Hunter 
(https://umaine.edu/wle/faculty-staff-directory/malcolm-l-hunter-jr/).Expected 
start of work: September 2019. If you are interested please send: 1) 
curriculum vitae, 2) a personal statement describing research and career 
goals, 3) an unofficial transcript (undergraduate and/or MS), and4) GRE 
(if available) and TOEFL scores, to Dr. Mortelliti 
(alessio.mortell...@maine.edu). Application materials should be combined 
in one unique pdf file. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 
21st.



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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/

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Assistantship in Forest Ecology, Univ. of Maine.

[Alessio Mortelliti]

*Graduate Assistantship (Forest Ecology) Available, University of Maine: 
*The School of Forest Resources, University of Maine, is seeking highly 
motivated doctoral student to participate in research addressing one or 
more of the following: (1) Identify the factors ‒ including climate 
metrics ‒ that best explain temporal variability in stand-level 
productivity;(2) Examine forest stand dynamics using long-term permanent 
plots and dendrochronology methods; (3) Characterize carbon and nitrogen 
dynamics of decaying wood in field decomposition experiments; (4) 
Improve forest carbon accounting methods, particularly regarding CO_2 
fluxes from dead wood. Much of this work will take place at the Howland 
Research Forest in central Maine. Howland Forest has the second longest 
running eddy-flux tower in the U.S., and it provides long-term data and 
a well-established research infrastructure.**


This assistantship provides funding at approximately $20,000/year, 50% 
of health insurance paid, and a tuition waiver for 19 credits/year. 
Operating support is also available.


*Qualifications:*The ideal candidate would have solid quantitative 
skills, strong field and laboratory skills, and a demonstrated ability 
to conduct independent research. High levels of intellectual 
curiosityand self-motivation are essential. Position open until filled; 
however, an ideal start date would be January, 2019. If interested, 
please send a CV attached to a message briefly explaining your 
background and research interests to shawn.fra...@maine.edu 
<mailto:shawn.fra...@maine.edu>.


Contact: Dr. Shawn Fraver

School of Forest Resources, University of Maine

Web: www.forest.umaine.edu <http://www.forest.umaine.edu/>

E-mail: shawn.fra...@maine.edu <mailto:shawn.fra...@maine.edu>

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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/

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Assistantship in Forest Ecology

[Alessio Mortelliti]

*Graduate Assistantship in Forest Ecology*


The School of Forest Resources, University of Maine 
(http://www.forest.umaine.edu), is seeking a highly motivated graduate 
student (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Forest Ecology. The student would participate 
in one of the following research areas:(1) Identifying factors ‒ 
including climate/weather parameters ‒ that best explain temporal 
variability in stand-level productivity; (2) Examining forest stand 
dynamics by means of long-term permanent plots and dendrochronology 
methods; (3) Characterizing carbon and nitrogen dynamics of decaying 
wood in a field decomposition experiment. This position provides funding 
at approximately $19,000/year, 50% of health insurance paid, and a 
tuition waiver. The ideal candidate would have solid quantitative 
experience/aptitude and a demonstrated ability to conduct independent 
research. High levels of intellectual curiosityand self-motivation are 
essential. If interested, please send a CV attached to a message briefly 
explaining your background and research interests to Dr. Shawn Fraver 
(shawn.fra...@maine.edu ). Position open 
until filled.


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Shawn Fraver, PhD
5755 Nutting Hall
School of Forest Resources
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469
(in association with the US Forest Service)
Phone: +1 (207) 581-2842
shawn.fra...@maine.edu

[ECOLOG-L] MSc Position in small mammal seed predation ecology, University of Maine

[Alessio Mortelliti]

A graduate (MSc) position is available to work in Alessio Mortelliti’s 
lab (http://alessiomortelliti.weebly.com/) focusing on the response of 
small mammals (mice, voles, shrews and squirrels) to forest management 
practices. The goal of the study is to contribute to providing a 
mechanistic understanding of mammalian responses to silvicultural 
practices and to understand how these responses affect the process of 
seed predation. This will include conducting a series of experiments to 
measure how individual characteristics of small mammals (e.g. health 
status, personality, fitness) affect seed predation in the context of a 
large scale capture-mark-recapture study.


The ideal candidate would have a strong passion for field work, strong 
quantitative skills and an interest in teaching. Required 
qualifications: Bachelor's degree in wildlife ecology, biology or a 
closely-related field and a minimum gpa of 3.0. Preferred 
qualifications: strong organizational skills, physical capability and 
endurance, experience in conducting field research (preferably on small 
mammals).


The assistantship position includes a stipend (the candidate is expected 
to work as a TA at least 3 semesters), 50% of the student health 
insurance, and tuition paid for the graduate program at the University 
of Maine. Expected start date June 1st 2017.


If you are interested please send your application as a unique pdf file 
including:


1) a cover letter that outlines your qualifications for the project 
(focusing on skills mentioned in the candidate profile and preferred 
qualifications) and career goals,


2) Curriculum vitae

3) GRE scores

4) an unofficial transcript

Send the document to Dr. Alessio Mortelliti 
(alessio.mortell...@maine.edu <mailto:alessio.mortell...@maine.edu>).  
Applications will be reviewed beginning January 30, 2017.


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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/

 

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position: Developing Monitoring Protocols for mammalian carnivores (University of Maine)

[Alessio Mortelliti]

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/

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position in Developing Monitoring Protocols for Mesocarnivores

[Alessio Mortelliti]

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 Main 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 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/

[ECOLOG-L] MSc/PhD Position in Mammalian responses to land-use change, University of Maine

[alessio mortelliti]

A graduate (MSc/PhD) position is available to work in Alessio 
Mortelliti’s lab (http://alessiomortelliti.weebly.com/) focusing on the 
response of small mammals (mice, voles, shrews and squirrels) to forest 
management practices. The goal of the study is to contribute to 
providing a mechanistic understanding of mammalian responses to 
silvicultural practices and to understand how these responses affect the 
process of seed predation. This may include conducting a series of 
experiments to measure individual characteristics of small mammals (e.g. 
health status, personality, fitness) in the context of a large scale 
capture-mark-recapture study.
The ideal candidate would have a strong passion for field work and have 
strong quantitative skills. Previous experience working on small mammals 
is not mandatory. Expected start of field work: May/June 2016, graduate 
enrollment in Fall 2016.
If you are interested please send 1) an unofficial transcript 
(undergraduate and/or MS), 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) a personal 
statement describing research and career goals to Dr. Alessio Mortelliti 
(alessio.mortell...@maine.edu). Applications will be reviewed beginning 
January 10, 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/