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Subject: [Tws-l] Graduate (PhD) Assistantship: Island Carnivore Population
Dynamics

Title: Graduate (PhD) Assistantship: Island Carnivore Population Dynamics

Institution:  Colorado State University

Field Location:	Santa Cruz Island, California

Job Description: This PhD project will investigate the dynamics of island
foxes and island spotted skunks on Santa Cruz Island, California, via a
collaboration between Colorado State University (Dr. Kevin Crooks) and The
Nature Conservancy.  Specific focus will be on conducting annual population
surveys of foxes and skunks on Santa Cruz Island to evaluate population
trends and interactions. 

Qualifications: BS related to wildlife biology, ecology, or related fields.
M.S. preferred but not required.  GPA > 3.5, Combined Quantitative and
Verbal GRE scores > 1200 (or average percentile score> 75%).  Applicants
should be highly motivated with a strong work ethic, well-developed oral and
written communication skills, and an excellent academic background.
Preference will be given to students with a proven publication record.
Advanced skills with mark-recapture and population estimation techniques
(e.g., Program MARK) desirable.  Experience with carnivore field surveys
preferred.  

Salary:	Starting $20,000/year plus tuition for up to 5 years starting summer
(mid-July) 2010.

Last date to apply: January 22 2010.  

To apply: Applicants should create a single document (e.g., a pdf or Word
document) that includes a brief letter of interest, CV/resume, unofficial
transcripts, unofficial general GRE scores, and a list of three references
and their contact information.  The name of the file should contain the
first and last name of the applicant.  This file should be sent to Dr. Kevin
Crooks (<a href="/cgi-bin/wa?LOGON=A3%3Dind1001A%26L%3DFWGRADJOBS%26E%3D7bit%26P%3D1635239%26B%3D--%26T%3Dtext%252Fplain%3B%2520charset%3Dus-ascii" >[log in to unmask]</a>) via e-mail with "Island Carnivore
Population Dynamics" in the subject line.  Applications will be screened
until the January 22 2010 end date, at which time letters of recommendation
will be requested from those on the short list.

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Dr. Kevin Crooks
Associate Professor
Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
115 Wagar
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO  80523-1474
FAX:    970-491-5020
Phone: 970-491-7936
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