Subject: PhD degree in vertebrate population ecology from Colorado State University.
We seek a PhD student to begin Fall 2011 for a fully funded cooperative project between Colorado State University, Colorado Division of Wildlife, Exxon-Mobil and landowner partners investigating population monitoring and management strategies for greater sage-grouse in oil and gas fields of western Colorado. The student will have flexibility to explore questions that fall within the broader framework of population monitoring and management. The proposed study will build on an existing 6-year field project and will involve 2-3 years of fieldwork on greater sage-grouse near Meeker, Colorado. Top applicants will have the ability to work under difficult field conditions for long periods of time, the ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of stakeholders, and excellent written and oral communication skills. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of Dr. Barry R. Noon (CSU) and Dr. Brett Walker (Colorado Division of Wildlife). Qualifications: An MS degree in biology, ecology, natural resources, etc., a strong interest in quantitative methods and population monitoring and modeling, and combined verbal and quantitative GRE scores > 1200. Funding provides salary and covers tuition and fees.
