UW-Madison
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General Overview:
A 4-year PhD research assistantship is available to study the geography of masting in conifer ecosystems and its effect on avian irruptions. Note that this position is contingent on sufficient funding which will be determined in December. The PhD assistantship is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2015.
We are seeking an outstanding student to pursue a PhD in the study of masting in forested ecosystems and its concurrent effect on avian irruption patterns. The student’s dissertation thesis will involve studying patterns of spatial synchrony using a combination of field and remote sensing methods. The student will be co-advised by Benjamin Zuckerberg and Phil Townsend FWE in collaboration with Jalene LaMontagne. Additional field or modeling components could be added depending on shared interests and funding opportunities.
Qualifications:
A MS degree in geography, forestry, wildlife, ecology, evolution or other related disciplines is highly desired. Applicants with a BS degree will only be considered if substantial relevant experience can be shown. A solid working knowledge of remote sensing, GIS and statistics is required. Although not a requirement, the preferred candidate will have experience in population biology and avian ecology. Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work and lead a research team, are essential.