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From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Neil Carter [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 12:21 PM
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Subject: [ECOLOG-L] PhD position at Boise State University - sensory stimuli and wildlife

Position summary:

The Carter and Barber labs at Boise State University seek applications for
a Ph.D. graduate student to participate in a project titled “Using NASA
resources to better inform wildlife conservation in the Anthropocene:
Spatially predicting impacts of anthropogenic nightlight and noise on
wildlife habitat integrity across the contiguous United States” funded by
NASA’s Applied Sciences program. Student funding will be provided by both
Research and Teaching Assistantships. The student will primarily be advised
by Dr. Neil Carter (Human-Environment Systems) and co-advised by Dr. Jesse
Barber (Biology) and work closely with both labs. The PhD student will be
in the new Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior degree program
(https://biology.boisestate.edu/graduate-programs/eeb/).

The student will help develop quantitative information to help explain how
anthropogenic nightlight and noise alter wildlife habitat quality and
connectivity over large spatial extents relevant to conservation planners.
This new knowledge will help direct research and management toward those
wildlife species and habitat corridors that are most vulnerable to
anthropogenic sensory stimuli. The multi-institution project will enable
the student to directly engage with other researchers from Boise State
University, California State Polytechnic University, Utah State University,
NASA, as well as the National Park Service.

Boise State University provides a number of benefits, including: excellent
technical facilities; the opportunity to conduct both basic and applied
research; work in interdisciplinary teams; access to national and
international research and conservation networks; a vibrant region with a
high quality of life; exciting career opportunities and an extensive range
of training and further education courses.

Minimum qualifications:

•       Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology, Conservation, Ecology,
Geography, or related field.
•       Strong quantitative skills, including proficiency using R and
ArcGIS, or other statistical and GIS software.

Preferred qualifications:

•       Master of Science (M.S.) in Biology, Conservation, Ecology,
Geography, or related field
•       Experience modeling wildlife behavior, movement, and habitat.
•       Experience collecting, compiling, and analyzing large datasets.
•       Demonstrated research success through peer reviewed publications
•       Experience working in collaborative teams.

Application instructions:

Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications
for this position. Attach a Curriculum Vitae that includes employment
history (including dates of employment) and three professional references
with contact information.

Required documents should be emailed to: [log in to unmask]

Boise State University embraces and welcomes diversity in its faculty,
student body, and staff. Accordingly, applicants who would add to the
diversity and excellence of our academic community are encouraged to apply.

Deadline:

Review of documents will begin January 15, 2017, and will continue until
finalists are identified. Applications received after that point may be
considered if the position is not filled from the finalist pool.

Additional information:

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the capital of the
State of Idaho, Boise is frequently featured as a top-ranked metropolis.
The city has ample opportunities for world-class outdoor activities year
round and a thriving arts and entertainment culture. In 2016, US News and
World report ranked Boise the 6th best city to live in the United States.

About the University: http://www.boisestate.edu
About the City of Boise: http://www.boisechamber.org
About the Human-Environment Systems Center at BSU:
https://cid.boisestate.edu/hes