From: Alexandra Locher [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 11:59 AM
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Subject: M.S. in Wildlife Management

 

Graduate Research Assistantship

M.S. in Biology with emphasis in Wildlife Management

Grand Valley State University

 

Project title: Assessment of Northern bobwhite survival and fitness at
Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas

 

Project description: Biologists and managers at Felsenthal National Wildlife
Refuge have implemented prescribed fire and timber management primarily to
create and maintain habitat for red-cockaded woodpeckers.  Historically,
these management activities have also created habitat for quail.  But,
despite management efforts to improve habitat, quail numbers are still
declining.  Thus, other factors are likely affecting mortality and nest
success.  The objectives for this project are to 1) assess northern bobwhite
habitat conditions at Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge through land cover
maps, vegetation surveys, and quail use 2) quantify northern bobwhite
survival rates during the nesting and brood-rearing periods, and 3) identify
factors contributing to northern bobwhite population declines in southern
Arkansas.  Information gained from this project will help managers increase
and sustain quail populations on the refuge.

 

 

Qualifications: B.S. degree in biological sciences with an emphasis on
wildlife ecology, wildlife management, or related field; experience
measuring vegetation characteristics and conducting field work; telemetry
experience desired; excellent written and oral communication skills; good
organization and collaborative skills; strong work ethic; and a positive
attitude. Basic knowledge of ArcGIS and a minimum of 3.0 GPA and GRE score
of 1000 desired.

 

Location: Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan.

 

Starting date: August 2012

 

Stipend: $12-15,000 per year plus tuition

 

Closing date: May 1, 2009 or until position is filled.

 

Application: Please submit a cover letter describing credentials and
professional goals, a resume, 3 references, and a copy of university
transcripts and test scores.

 

Contact:           Dr. Alexandra Locher

                       Grand Valley State University

                        Biology Department

                        1 Campus Drive

                        Allendale, MI 49401    

 

                        (616)-331-3456

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