Two funded assistantships starting January 2017 at the University of Georgia will address conservation practices for the gopher tortoise, a species of conservation concern in the southeast. Support will be provided to an M.S. student (2.5 years) to investigate sampling design enhancements to improve population assessment of juvenile tortoises. Support will be provided to a PhD student (3 years) to investigate efficacy of financial incentives to promote habitat and population outcomes on private lands. Full details on both, including qualifications and application instructions may be found at https://sites.google.com/site/ctmoorelab/opportunities . Applications submitted by October 28, 2016 will receive full consideration.
