Employer: UGA

Description:h.D. Graduate Research Assistantship Available

GRA available through the Warnell School of Forestry & Natural
Resources, University of Georgia, and the Smithsonian Institution. The
Ph.D. student will initiate research on Rusty Blackbirds in southern
coastal wetlands to investigate population dynamics and ecology during
winter. Preliminary surveys of winter roost and foraging sites were
conducted in 2006 and 2007. Will investigate site selection, foraging
behaviors, response to experimental manipulation of managed wetlands,
survival rates, and other factors influencing Rusty Blackbirds on
southeastern wintering grounds. Initial field work will begin during
late fall, ~mid-October 2008, with selected student as Technician. The
0.50 EFT Ph.D. GRA will begin in January 2009 (spring semester).

Desired Qualifications

Must be highly motivated, innovative, creative, and willing to work
long hours in adverse weather conditions at remote locations in coastal
marshes. Must be courteous, congenial, and able to gain trust and form
a strong rapport with diverse landowners and managers. Ideally, the
selected student will have a working knowledge of Rusty Blackbirds;
their habitat requirements; their capture, handling, banding; and
monitoring them with radio telemetry. Excellent writing and
quantitative skills will be expected.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in biology, ecology,
wildlife sciences, or a related discipline; and a GRE (V + Q) ≥ 1200.

To Apply

Candidates must apply for admission into the Graduate School, UGA
(www.gradsch.uga.edu/admissions), and indicate their desire to pursue
graduate studies in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
(www.warnell.uga.edu/h/graduate). Selection will be based on letters of
recommendation, work experience, statement of objectives for pursuing
this program, and academic potential.

Stipend

Forestry Technician II - $12.819/hr ($512.76/week)
GRA Ph.D. stipend - $1,863.33/mo ($22,360/yr) plus out-of-state tuition
waiver

Deadline

Review of applications is ongoing. All application materials should be
submitted by May 16, 2008.

For further information, contact -

Dr. Russ Greenberg
Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center
National Zoological Park
Washington, D.C. 20013
greenbergr@si.edu

Dr. Sara Schweitzer
Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
schweitz@warnell.uga.edu
706-542-1150

Location: Athens

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Documents: Desired Qualifications

Must be highly motivated, innovative, creative, and willing to work
long hours in adverse weather conditions at remote locations in coastal
marshes. Must be courteous, congenial, and able to gain trust and form
a strong rapport with diverse landowners and managers. Ideally, the
selected student will have a working knowledge of Rusty Blackbirds;
their habitat requirements; their capture, handling, banding; and
monitoring them with radio telemetry. Excellent writing and
quantitative skills will be expected.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in biology, ecology,
wildlife sciences, or a related discipline; and a GRE (V + Q) ≥ 1200.

Address:

To Apply

Candidates must apply for admission into the Graduate School, UGA
(www.gradsch.uga.edu/admissions), and indicate their desire to pursue
graduate studies in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
(www.warnell.uga.edu/h/graduate). Selection will be based on letters of
recommendation, work experience, statement of objectives for pursuing
this program, and academic potential.

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Deadline: May 16, 2008