Bison Spatial Ecology MS Position: University of Nebraska – Kearney

School: University of Nebraska - Kearney

Location: Kearney, NE

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Website: http://www.ranglacklab.com

Salary: 10100

Start Date: 08/01/2017

Last Date to Apply: 11/30/2016

 

Description:

    The Ranglack Lab (Wildlife Ecology, Conservation, and Management) at University of Nebraska Kearney is seeking a Masters student interested in bison spatial ecology to begin Fall 2017. The student will have access to multiple GPS datasets from bison herds across their current range to examine the spatial scale necessary for ecological bison restoration. This involves using advanced statistical techniques and requires experience with managing and analyzing large datasets in R. Prospective students interested in bison ecology and/or spatial ecology are encouraged to apply. Funding for a 9-month teaching assistantship ($10,100) and tuition remission is available for a minimum of two years, pending satisfactory progress. The student will be expected to apply for additional external funding, must maintain a 3.0 GPA, and will teach general biology labs for non-majors.

Application Process:
    Applications due November 30th. Please send one pdf file that includes a cover letter, CV (with GPA and GRE scores), and names and contact addresses of three references to Dr. Dustin Ranglack at ranglackdh@unk.edu, with the subject line “Bison MS position”. 

Qualifications:

    Prospective students should have: a degree in ecology, biology or related discipline and experience in GIS and R. Applicants must have excellent English writing and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work with and lead a research team. A minimum GRE score of 290 and 3.0 undergraduate GPA required. For more information please contact: Dustin Ranglack (ranglackdh@unk.edu).