Location: Auburn University Salary: $16,540 + tuition waiver & benefits
Start date: 08/01/2017 Last date to apply: 03/24/2017 Description We are looking for a student to participate in a project focused on monitoring bird communities in longleaf pine restoration sites. The primary objective of this research is to examine stand occupancy of pine-grassland obligate species as a function of stand establishment and management practices. Study areas will include sites restored to longleaf under the USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program in Mississippi. The student will be co-advised by Drs. William Gulsby and Robert Gitzen and will collaborate with USFWS biologists. Start date is August, 2017. Qualifications BS degree in wildlife management, ecology, or a related discipline. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in working with songbirds and should possess relevant research experience (e.g., identification of Southeastern birds, conducting point counts). Training or experience in vegetation sampling and plant identification also preferred. The applicant should also possess excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills. Combine cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts and GRE scores into a single PDF document and send to the email address listed below. References will be sought for finalists.
