Frostburg State University · Nationwide / location varies · posted today
Seeking a masters student to join either the Applied Ecology and Conservation or Wildlife and Fisheries Program at Frostburg State University beginning in August of 2027. FSU is the only state institution in Maryland to offer a program in Wildlife and Fisheries, and is located in the heart of Central Appalachian in western Maryland, surrounded by public lands and year-round outdoor recreation opportunities. Frostburg is also located within 2.5 hours of Washington D.C, Baltimore, MD, and Pittsburg, PA, offering close-access to some of the nation’s best museums, zoos, and baseball teams ;) The graduate student would have the opportunity to participate in a variety of projects. Potential research focal areas include woodpecker foraging ecology, and conservation ecology of declining eastern bird communities. These projects may consist of primarily field-based research, research involving citizen scientist participation around the country and/or locally, and/or data projects with a focus on data analysis of large, open-source datasets. Teaching assistantships may be available for highly-competitive applicants, including stipends and tuition. Other funding opportunities may be available and will be discussed with applicants. Minimum qualifications: · B.Sc. in Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Ecology and Evolution, or other related fields · At least one year of experience with conducting technical field and/or analytical data research (or an equivalent of multiple seasonal positions) · Strong work ethic and organizational skills, excellent time management skills, ability to work collaboratively and independently Preferred qualifications: · More than one year of experience with conducting field-based ornithological research · Experience as crew leader on field-based research projects · If interested in a data-based research project, ≥2 year of professional experience with data management and analysis using R (or other comparable expertise) · Ability to identify eastern songbirds by sight and sound To apply, please send a 1-page cover letter and cv (attached as one document) to Ruby Hammond at rhammond@frostburg.edu. Applications received by 15 Dec 2026 will receive full consideration. Applications received after that date will only be considered if the position is not filled. Feel free to email me with questions, or to inquire about the position status.
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