Borderland Research Institute - Sul Ross State University · Nationwide / location varies · posted yesterday
The Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) at Sul Ross State University is seeking a motivated PhD or two Master’s students to conduct a project focused on movement ecology of cinnamon teal captured in southern Nevada on Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge. This unique capture location lies in the heart of the interior Pacific Flyway and is a major bottleneck for birds moving through their annual cycle. This project will provide the opportunity to inform management decisions at multiple scales (i.e., local, regional, and national) by using (~ n = 100) GSM-GPS units that will address the objectives below. Objectives 1. Investigate Migration Strategies using the generated GPS data to estimate time spent on Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge allowing managers to time management decisions and estimate duck-use days needed to support Cinnamon teal and other key migratory gamebird species as they migrate through the area. Additionally, linkages between Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge and associated breeding and wintering areas will inform conservation measures broadly. 2. Perform Network Connectivity through a Random Forest modeling effort to investigate how important Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge is to migratory game bird species such as Cinnamon teal as they are moving through managed wetland systems over the course of their annual cycle. Qualifications: · B.S. or M.S. in Wildlife Science, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field · Experience or coursework in GIS/remote sensing and quantitative analysis preferred · Demonstrated interest in movement ecology, wetland ecology, wetland dependent wildlife conservation, or resource selection · Strong written and verbal communication skills · Ability to work independently and collaboratively with agency partner Additional Information Sul Ross State University is in the initial stages of establishing a PhD program on campus. As they work towards that accreditation an agreement has been established with Texas Tech University for the student to spend time on campus at both Universities for course work. Dr. Collins and Conway will be Co-PIs. The student will also work closely with biologists from Pahranagat NWR (Rob Vinson) and Pacific Flyway state agency biologists (e.g., Nevada Division of Wildlife, Utah Division of Wildlife, Arizona Game and Fish Department). The opportunity to be exposed to multiple agencies, Flyways, and a unique academic setting offers the student the ability to gain access to more resources and individuals than many of their peers. Information about the Borderlands Research Institute can be found at: https://bri.sulross.edu/ To Apply: Submit the following to: https://sulross.peopleadmin.com/postings/9635 (PhD) or https://sulross.peopleadmin.com/postings/9443 (MS) Required Documents *Prior to officially applying please send a letter of interest indicating assistantship level of interest and resume to Dr. Collins Resume 1. Letter of Intent 2. Transcripts 3. Letter of Recommendation (1) 4. Letter of Recommendation (2) 5. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores *potential wavier For questions, contact Dr. Dan Collins at dan.collins@sulross.edu
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