I am seeking a highly qualified M.S. student to conduct a funded research project on spotted skunk habitat use. The research project will involve intensive capture and tracking efforts of eastern spotted skunks in Alabama’s Conecuh National Forest and Blue Spring WMA. The graduate student will need to spend long periods of time in the field. While conducting research, the student will be housed at the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center and given access to a 4WD truck. A $12,000 stipend and tuition wavier will be provided the first year. The second year of funding will be contingent on grant renewal or by applying for a graduate teaching assistantship. The selected individual will enroll in the graduate program of the Biology Department at the University of West Georgia beginning January 2018.
Please email a PDF application containing a letter of interest, CV, unofficial transcripts, GRE scores, and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Andrew Edelman, aedel...@westga.edu. Please include “Skunk GRA” as the subject line of the email. Review of applications will begin immediately. *Minimum Qualifications* B.S. in biology, wildlife ecology, or related field with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale Minimum GRE scores: Verbal 150, Math 150, Writing 3.0 Strong experience in ecological/wildlife research at the undergraduate or post-baccalaureate level Excellent quantitative, writing, and oral communication skills Willingness to spend extensive periods at a semi-remote location Ability to hike across rough terrain under a variety of weather conditions while hauling heavy equipment Orienteering skills Ability to drive 4WD vehicle *Preferred Qualifications* Proficient in radio-telemetry techniques Experience in animal handling and camera trap methods Current rabies vaccination Basic training in GIS and statistics -- Dr. Andrew Edelman Associate Professor, Certified Wildlife Biologist https://sites.google.com/site/andrewjedelman/ University of West Georgia Biology Dept. 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118 p: 678-839-4042 <+678-839-4042> This e-mail is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you are not the addressee please do not save, print, or re-transmit, except to return to the sender.
