Just the messenger here - Please direct inquiries to Dr. Beth Gardner ([email protected])
Title: PhD ASSISTANTSHIP Agency: Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Resources, North Carolina State University. Location: Raleigh, NC Job Description: The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, NC State University is seeking candidates for a Ph.D. Assistantship beginning in Aug. 2012 or Jan. 2013. The successful applicant will join a team of faculty at NCSU and biologists at across the east coast of the US to design a broad scale study and analyze mark-resight data for the American Oystercatcher. The candidate will be supervised by Dr. Beth Gardner at NC State University (Raleigh, NC) and will work closely with Dr. Ken Pollock and Dr. Ted Simons in the Department of Biology, NCSU. Our primary objectives are to provide a sound survey design for estimating population size for the American Oystercatcher and to develop models for spatially explicit mark – resight data. Qualifications: MS in wildlife ecology or related discipline, GPA > 3.3, combined GRE > 1200, English fluency, excellent writing , communication, and quantitative skills, demonstrated ability to work independently. Desired experience: spatial modeling in GIS, statistical modeling of capture-recapture or mark-resight data; proficiency with R and WinBUGS. Submit a cover letter detailing your qualifications, resume, copies of transcripts and GRE scores, and names and telephone numbers of 3 references to: Dr. Beth Gardner ([email protected]) Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources Turner House, Campus Box 7646 North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC 27695. Salary: Full project support for three years, potential for more support. Stipend plus benefits, health insurance, and tuition remission provided. Date to apply: July 25, 2012, or until suitable candidate is found.
