Dr. Vanessa Hull is recruiting MS and PhD students to join her new lab group in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida (Gainesville, FL). The lab group will take interdisciplinary approaches to examine diverse topics in large mammal ecology and conservation around the world. Key topics of interest include (but are not limited to) wildlife ecology in the context of coupled human and natural systems, protected area design and management, endangered species recovery, interactive effects of human impacts on wildlife and their habitats, human attitudes and behaviors toward wildlife and conservation policies, and strategies for managing human- wildlife conflicts in the developing world.
Students with a BS in a related field, strong writing and quantitative skills, field work experience, and a passion for wildlife conservation are invited to apply. International students and/or students interested in working internationally are especially encouraged to apply. For more information on Dr. Hull’s background, please see: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2TJfBOgAAAAJ&hl=en A competitive salary+tuition package will be offered to selected candidates. To apply, please email Dr. Hull (vh...@ufl.edu) a cover letter describing your interests and experience, a CV, unofficial transcripts, and GRE/TOEFL scores.