A graduate (MSc) position is available to work in Alessio Mortelliti’s
lab (http://alessiomortelliti.weebly.com/) focusing on the response of
small mammals (mice, voles, shrews and squirrels) to forest management
practices. The goal of the study is to contribute to providing a
mechanistic understanding of mammalian responses to silvicultural
practices and to understand how these responses affect the process of
seed predation. This will include conducting a series of experiments to
measure how individual characteristics of small mammals (e.g. health
status, personality, fitness) affect seed predation in the context of a
large scale capture-mark-recapture study.
The ideal candidate would have a strong passion for field work, strong
quantitative skills and an interest in teaching. Required
qualifications: Bachelor's degree in wildlife ecology, biology or a
closely-related field and a minimum gpa of 3.0. Preferred
qualifications: strong organizational skills, physical capability and
endurance, experience in conducting field research (preferably on small
mammals).
The assistantship position includes a stipend (the candidate is expected
to work as a TA at least 3 semesters), 50% of the student health
insurance, and tuition paid for the graduate program at the University
of Maine. Expected start date June 1st 2017.
If you are interested please send your application as a unique pdf file
including:
1) a cover letter that outlines your qualifications for the project
(focusing on skills mentioned in the candidate profile and preferred
qualifications) and career goals,
2) Curriculum vitae
3) GRE scores
4) an unofficial transcript
Send the document to Dr. Alessio Mortelliti
([email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>).
Applications will be reviewed beginning January 30, 2017.
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Dr. Alessio Mortelliti
Assistant Professor of Wildlife Habitat Conservation
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology
University of Maine
5755 Nutting Hall, Room 228
Orono, ME 04469
Office: 207-581-2915
http://alessiomortelliti.weebly.com/
