*M.S. Research Assistantship *in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology or
Applied Ecology and Conservation Biology at the University of Maryland
Center for Environmental Science, Appalachian Laboratory, and Department
of Biology, Frostburg State University. The successful applicant will
investigate bat activity and migration patterns in relation to season
and weather conditions on the Atlantic coast in the vicinity of proposed
offshore wind energy projects. Minimum qualifications are a B.S. degree
in the biological sciences, with emphasis on field biology and ecology.
Training and experience with identifying eastern bats and sampling with
mist nets or harp traps and identifying bats using bat detectors would
be a plus. Familiarity with GIS and GPS would also be an asset.
Applicants will be provided a stipend, with tuition waiver and health
benefits. Please write "Bat Graduate Assistantship" in the subject line
of your email and include your last name in the attachment(s). By 1
August 2008, send a cover letter, indicating availability; resume;
copies of transcripts and GRE scores; and names, addresses (including
email) of 3 references to: J. Edward Gates, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (electronic submission preferred), UMCES
Appalachian Laboratory, 301 Braddock Rd., Frostburg, MD, 21532.
301-689-7173. UMCES welcomes and specifically encourages applications
from minority and women applicants; UMCES is an AA/EOE employer.
