Research Assistantship: Plant-animal interactions involving flying foxes in American Samoa University of Hawaii
A Research Assistantship is available for a PhD student to study interactions between flying foxes and rain forest plants in American Samoa. The research will involve studying population traits, habitat use, and ecological interactions with plants (pollination and/or frugivory and seed dispersal) by two species of flying foxes, Pteropus tonganus and P. samoensis. Desired qualifications: field research experience; familiarity with and interest in the ecology and conservation of tropical islands; ability to work independently in rugged terrain in a warm, wet climate; strong skills in written communication. The Assistantship will begin in January, 2007. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Don Drake ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) in the Botany Department of The University of Hawaii at Manoa.
