Ph.D. position in quantitative modeling of bat habitat use at the University of Georgia
Project: Multi-scale roost selection of bats in Georgia Overview: We seek a Ph.D. student, beginning in August 2025, to study the ecology of bats in the Southeast. This project aims to inform habitat needs for bats in light of large-scale population declines over the last decade. The student will use spatial and quantitative methods to analyze existing survey data to understand bat roost site selection at multiple spatial scales. Depending on student interest and experience, additional field data collection may be possible, but this is primarily a quantitative position. The student will join the Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit<https://www1.usgs.gov/coopunits/unit/Georgia> and will enroll as a student at the Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources<https://warnell.uga.edu/> at the University of Georgia. The position will be supported by a combination of teaching and research assistantships. In addition to teaching and conducting research, responsibilities include effectively collaborating with project partners at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and elsewhere, presenting research results at scientific conferences, and publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals. Other related duties may also be assigned as needs arise (e.g., required training), and lab members are expected to help maintain a supportive environment. Qualifications: Required – M.S. in ecology, natural resources, statistics, geography, or a related field. Preferred – quantitative modeling experience, experience with spatial analysis/GIS, interest/experience working with wildlife managers, experience working with bats. Salary: approximately $31,000 / year, plus tuition waiver. To apply: Prior to applying to the Graduate School, qualified applicants should send a single email containing: 1) cover letter describing background, skills, and interest in this position, 2) a CV, 3) unofficial transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work, and 4) contact information for 3 professional references to Dr. Claire Teitelbaum (cteitelb...@uga.edu<mailto:cteitelb...@uga.edu>). Open until filled, but application review will begin March 20. Applicants will be informed before references are contacted. Contact: Dr. Claire Teitelbaum, cteitelb...@uga.edu<mailto:cteitelb...@uga.edu> To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
