Graduate Assistantship (Ph.D.) in forest restoration at Texas Tech University, USA

The Department of Natural Resources Management at Texas Tech University is seeking a highly motivated, talented and hard-working graduate student (Ph.D.).  

The field research portions of their dissertation will be conducted in north-central New Mexico in collaboration with faculty and students with the New Mexico Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit.  

The selected student will be expected to develop and focus their dissertation research on elk ecology, within already existing larger project goals of the influence of large-scale forest restoration treatments on vegetation and elk resource selection, space use and foraging ecology.  

The selected student will begin the graduate program in the Department of Natural Resources Management at Texas Tech University for the Fall 2015 semester.  The Ph.D. graduate stipend will be ~$20,000/year and will include insurance and out-of-state tuition waiver.

Requirements:

Candidates must have a M.S. degree in Wildlife Ecology or a related field, a GPA: 3.3, competitive GRE scores (300 verbal + quantitative), and a valid U.S driver’s license.  

Prior experience conducting field research on large mammals, collecting vegetation data, and working in remote locations and experience with radio telemetry is preferred.  

Use of GIS technology and geospatial analyses experience is also preferred.  Field work will require hiking 3-6 miles/day over rough terrain and occasional camping in the backcountry.  The selected student will be required to present research results at professional conferences, publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific publications, and assist with preparation of project reports and grant proposals.

How to apply?

To apply, please email a single PDF file that includes a letter of interest describing your (a) interest and experience as it relates to this project and (b) reason(s) for pursuing a Ph.D.; a current curriculum vitae; transcripts (unofficial); GRE scores (unofficial), and names and contact information of 3 references to Dr. Warren Conway (Texas Tech University) warren.conway@ttu.edu and Dr. Jimmy Cain (New Mexico Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit) jwcain@nmsu.edu.

Review of applications will begin 1 February and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. 

Ph.D. Assistantship in the Wildlife Biology Program University of Montana, Missoula, USA

Wildlife biology program at University of Montana, Missoula seeks a highly motivated Ph.D. student to examine ungulate population dynamics in the Rocky Mountain Front of Montana. 

The student’s research will develop and expand our understanding of mule deer migration, population dynamics, harvest and management strategy, and understanding the role of males in mule deer population structure. 

The research is highly collaborative and will involve frequent interaction with personnel from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, representatives of the Boone and Crockett Club, and local landholders; we therefore seek a student who is committed to fostering positive working relationships with all collaborators. 

The student will be supervised by Dr. Mike Mitchell and Dr. Paul Lukacs in the Wildlife Biology Program at the University of Montana. 

Applicants should meet or exceed the minimum requirements for admission to the Ph.D. program in Wildlife Biology. For more information about the position please contact Mike Mitchell (mike.mitchell@umontana.edu) or Paul Lukacs (paul.lukacs@umontana.edu). 

Please include a cover letter, CV, transcripts and GRE scores.

Wildlife Biology Program Mitchell Lab


Lukacs Lab

Polar Bear Biologist Position in Nunavut

The Department of Environment is looking for a Polar Bear Biologist I to be located in the community of Igloolik in Nunavut. Under the direction of the Wildlife Biologist II - Polar Bears - this biologist works to plan, develop, implement and report on polar bear research and management initiatives. This may include leading the field component of research initiatives, and undertaking independent initiatives as directed by the Wildlife Biologist II - Polar Bears.

The Polar Bear Biologist I will be responsible for carrying out comprehensive assignments delegated by the Wildlife Biologist II in support of research programs and management initiatives led by the latter. The incumbent may also carry out independent projects, as directed by the Wildlife Biologist II - Polar Bears. The incumbent may, under specific circumstances and at the direction of the Polar Bear Biologist II, act or speak on behalf of the biologist in conducting research, consultations or public and scientific communications. The incumbent will be responsible for management of field logistics and routine program administration.

Requirements:

Assistant Professor of Quantitative Wildlife Ecology at UC Davis || California USA

Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology at University of California, Davis is looking for an assistant professor for quantitative wildlife ecology.

Responsibilities: 

• The successful applicant will develop a vigorous, extramurally-funded research program that addresses quantitative questions relevant to the ecology of wild vertebrates, including those in California and beyond. The appointee will be expected to develop an undergraduate course in quantitative wildlife/fish ecology and estimation. 
• The appointee will also be expected to share responsibility in other departmental teaching needs and to develop additional coursework in his/her area of expertise, such as biological statistics or biometrics. 
• Collegiality and good teaching are valued highly in the department, and the appointee will be expected to participate in committee work, service, undergraduate and graduate advising, and other tasks that are shared by department faculty. 
• This position includes the expectation that the appointee will conduct mission-oriented research of relevance to the California Agricultural Experiment Station (AES). 
• This position is offered at the tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level, with academic year (9-month) term employment.

 

Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. degree in a biological discipline relevant to quantitative wildlife/fish ecology. 
• Evidence of research excellence and an established record in the development or application of quantitative or analytical tools for the estimation or analysis of wildlife or fish demography, and ability to obtain extramural support for research activities. 
• Interest in developing a research program to investigate analytical or quantitative aspects of wildlife/fish ecology to inform management, conservation or broader understanding of wild vertebrate populations.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching (e.g., experience, awards, course reviews, letters from colleagues). Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present information to non-scientific and public audiences. Evidence of collegiality and professional service consistent with departmental, campus, and professional citizenship.
• Interest in training/mentoring graduate students and in advising undergraduate students. Interest, understanding, and commitment to the land-grant mission.

Salary: Commensurate with experience within the Assistant Professor rank at the University of California.

Applications: Application materials must be submitted via the following website: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply. The position will remain open until filled. 

To ensure consideration, applications should be received by January 9, 2015. 

Please provide: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) publication list, 3) up to three publications, 4) statement of research interests, 5) statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and 6) four professional letters of reference. 

Additional inquiries should be directed to Associate Professor Brian D. Todd, Recruitment Committee Chair, Department of Wildlife, Fish, & Conservation Biology, One Shields Ave., University of California, Davis, CA 95616, Tel (530) 752-1140, FAX (530) 752-4154, email: btodd@ucdavis.edu.

UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Assistant Prof of Wildlife Management and Policy | Dep of Env Science, Policy, and Management | UC Berkeley

When to apply?Nov 12, 2014 to Dec 19, 2014

The Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management (ESPM) in the College of Natural Resources at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in Wildlife Management and Policy with an expected start date of July 1, 2015.

The successful recruit is expected to develop an internationally recognized research program on the effective management of wildlife. We embrace a broad definition of wildlife that includes wild-living aquatic and terrestrial animals. Possible areas of emphasis for this position would include:

• strategies to quantify and mitigate the impacts of human land-use or global change on wildlife populations, communities and habitats 
• management of harvested game and fish populations
• formulation and assessment of wildlife management policies and practices
• wildlife management in food or timber-production systems
• endangered species management and policy
• wildlife and ecosystem services
• human-wildlife interactions and conflict

Research in these or other areas may represent local, regional, and global scales and should make contributions to both basic and applied aspects of wildlife science. We seek an individual who applies innovative tools and novel approaches from ecology, mathematics, genetics, economics, geography, political science, sociology, or other fields to meet public demand for science that conserves wildlife and its social and economic value but also mitigates the negative impacts of wildlife on agriculture and public health.

Wildlife management has enormous social, economic, and political relevance in California, nationally, and globally. This position will build synergies and collaborations in ESPM and across our campus with faculty sharing related interests and expertise in, among others, ecology, forestry, biodiversity policy, agroecology, evolution, public health, genetics, agricultural economics, statistics, range management, restoration ecology and hydrology. Research in wildlife management and policy at UC Berkeley has tremendous opportunities for funding, extensive possibilities for collaboration and off-campus outreach, and serves as a major draw to highly competitive graduate and undergraduate students.

Requirements:

Applicants must have or be working toward a Ph.D. degree in wildlife or fisheries management, animal ecology, conservation biology, environmental or conservation policy, human-wildlife interactions, or a related field. At a minimum, applicants must have completed all degree requirements for the Ph.D. or equivalent degree with the exception of dissertation at the time of application. Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required by the start date. Additional qualifications include demonstrated excellence in research, extensive field or lab experience, evidence of outstanding scholarship within a relevant discipline, a dedication to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, and a commitment to working in an inclusive and interdisciplinary environment. Practical experience and strong skillsets in some of the following areas is desirable: animal community or population biology, applied wildlife ecology, game or fish management, management of economically or politically important species, habitat management, wildlife or biodiversity policy, decision-analysis, and human dimensions of wildlife management.

Serious consideration will be given to the candidate’s potential for success in mentoring Ph.D. students and teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Professional service, including issues of access to and diversity in higher education and the academic profession will also be considered. The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching an undergraduate and graduate course of their design in wildlife management and/or policy. To learn more about our department please visit: http://ourenvironment.berkeley.edu/.

What to send?

Each document should be submitted as a separate pdf file. Filenames should include the applicant’s last and first names. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.

Please direct questions to espm_recruit@berkeley.edu.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct. The department seeks candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education. The department is also committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. For more information please go to the CALcierge web site at http://calcierge.berkeley.edu.

Documents to send

Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae - A current curriculum vitae
• Statement of Research - A statement of research interests and experience
• Statement of Teaching - A statement of teaching philosophy including contributions to diversity (i.e., experience and goals for bringing wildlife science to underrepresented groups)
• Publication One - Publication or other writing sample
• Publication Two - Publication or other writing sample
• Publication Three - Publication or other writing sample

3 letters of reference required

How to apply?

1. Create an ApplicantID
2. Provide required information and documents
3. If any, provide required reference information

https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00608

Senior Wildlife Biologist position available in Wyoming, USA

Working Title: Sr Wildlife Biologist

(Recruitment ID: FWWB10-22162)

FULL HIRING RANGE: $4,569.00 - $5,375.00 per month CLOSING DATE: 09/13/2013
DEPARTMENT: Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Wildlife
LOCATION: Saratoga
CLASS CODE: FWWB10
FLSA: Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Provides habitat services to private landowners and land managers to increase the quantity and quality of fish and wildlife habitat. This will be accomplished through partnerships with landowners, public land managers (BLM, USFS, and NRCS), various conservation groups, sage grouse local working groups, the Platte Valley Habitat Partnership, and others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop work schedules, plans, and budgets to accomplish goals and objectives of the WGFD Strategic Habitat Plan, regional habitat priorities, and the habitat extension program within a region.
• Coordinate with WGFD, NRCS, BLM, U.S. Forest Service, private land owners, sage grouse local working groups and other state and federal land management personnel to enhance wildlife habitat through the Platte Valley Habitat Partnership and other cooperative work groups.
• Plan and develop funding proposals, coordinate and implement cooperative habitat projects to optimize carrying capacity for wildlife, especially mule deer.
• Evaluate wildlife habitat/range conditions, collect data, and recommend management or projects to improve terrestrial and aquatic wildlife habitat.
• Evaluate habitat, analyze data, make recommendations for management or improvements, and suggest actions to minimize loss of habitat on public and private lands.
• Enhance wildlife habitat by providing assistance to private land owners and public land managers through USDA Farm Bill Programs and other conservation group funding and partnerships, including a newly-established Game & Fish Commission habitat fund in support of the Platte Valley Habitat Partnership.
• Evaluate past wildlife habitat improvement projects to determine effectiveness of meeting goals and objectives.
• Enhance public awareness and knowledge of the value of healthy habitats and the need to maintain diverse, productive, and sustainable watersheds to meet wildlife needs.
• Prepare interim and final reports on special projects, complete annual strategic habitat plan reports, and routine reports as needed.
• Represent WGFD at public informational meetings. Interact with the public and landowners to promote WGFD and other partner programs.
• Attend WGFD and other partner-sponsored training to keep current with techniques and issues of importance in the management of wildlife in Wyoming.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of habitat and rangeland management, ecological plant succession, and grazing management.
• Ability to become proficient in managing sagebrush communities.
• Ability to plan and develop funding proposals, track budgets, implement and monitor results of habitat enhancements.
• Understanding of big game ecology, management, and habitat requirements.
• Knowledge of riparian, wetland, and watershed management and development.
• Knowledge of the principles of wildlife habitat data collection and habitat conservation.
• Knowledge of native Wyoming plant identification and management; management, protection, propagation, and conservation of fish, wildlife, and habitat.
• Well-developed communication skills (written and oral).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work as a team member to accomplish goals; skills and ability to learn new computer software packages including Microsoft, ArcView and Arc GIS.

 PREFERENCES: 

Preference will be given to those with a bachelor's degree in wildlife habitat, range or watershed management, ecology, biology, PLUS four years of professional work experience in wildlife habitat, watershed, or rangeland management; OR a master's degree in wildlife habitat, range or watershed management, ecology, biology, PLUS two years of professional work experience in wildlife habitat, watershed, or rangeland management.

Must have a valid driver's license.

*Please view the Class Specifications (Class Code FWWB10) and the State required Minimum Qualifications for this vacancy at:http://statejobs.state.wy.us/lookup.aspx

APPLICATIONS:
For more information or to apply online go to http://statejobs.state.wy.us/JobSearchDetail.aspx?ID=22162 or submit a State of Wyoming Employment Application to the Human Resource Division, Emerson Building, 2001 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0060, Phone: (307)777-7188, Fax: (307)777-6562, along with transcripts of any relevant course work. The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.