The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alaska Anchorage seeks a Masters of Science (MSc) candidate to work on a project examining the diving constraints and adaptive capacity of Alaskan pinnipeds. The position would begin in fall 2023, and is based in Anchorage, Alaska. The successful candidate will be part of a team that is looking at marine mammal physiology and ecology. The student will utilize archived animal telemetry data and apply quantitative statistical analyses to generate metrics on diving capacity and foraging efficacy for a suite of pinnipeds across several Alaskan marine ecosystems. Student research projects will reflect the program needs, but can be tailored to student interest. Results from this research will contribute to an understanding of physiological and behavioral adaptive capacity, and how closely individuals or species are approaching their limits in the face of climate change.
Preference will be given to highly motivated candidates with a Bachelor of Science in biology or a closely related field and that enjoy, or have a desire to learn about, working with complex datasets. Prior experience with conducting statistical and mathematical analyses in R or MATLAB and/or field research in biotelemetry/physiological ecology of mammals is a plus but not required. While the majority of the work will be analytical, the team will facilitate opportunities for the successful applicant to network with agency collaborators, and pursue additional field and laboratory skills related to marine mammal ecology, physiology, and management. Student stipend and tuition, academic year and summer, are provided for up to 2 years; students will be expected to work as a teaching assistant for at least one semester. The Bishop Lab <https://abishoplab.wixsite.com/bishoplab> strives to create a supportive, diverse, and inclusive mentoring environment for all undergraduate and graduate students. Past team members have gone on to pursue PhD programs, and careers in science education, natural resource management, and conservation non-profits. Here are links for more details on the graduate program at UAA <https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/admissions/apply/graduate.cshtml> (including admission criteria), and the graduate program in the Department of Biological Sciences <https://sites.google.com/alaska.edu/mnssciencesacademicsupport/graduate-student?authuser=0>. For additional information or to be considered for this position, please email your CV and a cover letter to Dr. Amy Bishop (ambish...@alaska.edu). The position is open until filled -- Dr. Amy Bishop Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences University of Alaska Anchorage 907-786-1754 | ambish...@alaska.edu Pronouns: she/her UAA Bishop <https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-arts-and-sciences/departments/biological-sciences/faculty/bishop.cshtml> Bishop Lab Website <https://abishoplab.wixsite.com/bishoplab>
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