MS or PhD Graduate Research Assistantship - Modeling Columbia Spotted Frog (Rana luteiventris) population dynamics
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Oregon State University, Corvallis OR Responsibilities: The successful applicant will conduct a two-year research project developing decision models for predicting the response of Columbia Spotted Frog populations to alternative management actions. The project is a cooperative effort involving multiple state and Federal agencies in Utah and Nevada focusing on developing an adaptive framework for conserving Columbia Spotted Frog populations. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant should be highly motivated and have a B.S. in wildlife, fisheries, ecology, biology, zoology or closely related field. I also will give special consideration to students with BS in a quantitative or analytical field, such as statistics, and interests in ecological applications. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a team situation are required. Field experience, such as experience with sampling herpetofauna, also is desirable, but not necessary. Minimum academic qualifications include a 1000+ on the GRE's combined verbal and quantitative a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 system). Additional graduate program information can be found at: http://fw.oregonstate.edu/Graduate%20Information/prospective.htm Salary: Approximately $20,000 per year plus tuition. Closing Date: Until filled. Selection will be made by June 2012. Contact: SEND a cover letter, resume, copies of transcripts, GRE scores, and the names and phone numbers of three references to: Dr. James T. Peterson Assistant Unit Leader, Associate Professor USGS Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit 104 Nash Hall, Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon 97331-3803 Phone 541.737.1963 Email: jt.peter...@oregonstate.edu<mailto:jt.peter...@oregonstate.edu>
