PhD Opportunity – Tidal Marsh Bird Ecology and Conservation: University of Delaware

School: University of Delaware

Location: University of Delaware

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Website: http://canr.udel.edu/enwc/

Salary: $24,000

Start Date: 01/16/2017

Last Date to Apply: 11/04/2016

 

Description:

     A graduate teaching assistantship is available in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with wildlife ecology labs during the fall semesters and ornithology lab in the spring semesters. The primary research focus for this PhD will be on the conservation and ecology of tidal marsh bird populations in the Northeast and is directly integrated into the Salt Marsh Habitat and Avian Research Program (www.tidalmarshbirds.org). The successful candidate will use existing tidal marsh bird community data to ask novel questions related to tidal marsh bird community structure and the factors (i.e. sea level rise, landscape context) that influence patterns in bird community diversity. The candidate will also develop their own field research component to the dissertation related to tidal marsh bird ecology and conservation.

 

Qualifications:

     A successful applicant should have: 

(1) B.S. and M.S. in wildlife science or related field. 

(2) At least one peer reviewed publication.

(3) Demonstrated experience using R and an interest in working with large datasets.

(4) The ability to teach ornithology lab and other wildlife ecology labs. Students are expected to assist with teaching wildlife ecology labs, conduct their dissertation research project, and successfully complete required course work. Students will receive a stipend (currently approx. $24,000/year), waiver of both in‐state and out‐of‐state tuition, and health benefits. 

 

To apply:

     To apply, please send a single PDF file with the subject line “PhD Assistantship” containing:

(1) A cover letter outlining your interests, experience, and contact information.

(2) A CV. 

(3) GRE scores. 

(4) Undergraduate/graduate transcripts.

(5) Contact information for 3 references to: Greg Shriver (gshriver@udel.edu) Deadline for applications is            November 4, 2016.