From: ECOLOG-L <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> on behalf of Andrew Little <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Reply-To: Andrew Little <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 2:50 PM To: ECOLOG-L <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantship -- Cause-specific mortality and habitat use of white-tailed deer in the northern Georgia mountains Resent-From: Jim Schneider <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Resent-Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 3:39 PM Agency: Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia Location: Athens, GA Job Category: Graduate Assistantships Website: http://www.warnell.uga.edu Salary: $21,132 plus tuition remission Start Date: July 1, 2017 Last Date to Apply: Open until filled Description: We are seeking a student with an established research record to pursue a Ph.D. degree in Forest Resources in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. The successful candidate will conduct research on a project funded through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources-Wildlife Resources Division that will investigate mortality, movements, and habitat use of white-tailed deer fawns and adult does in the northern Georgia mountains. The project will involve a team of graduate students and technicians who will conduct 2-3 years of deer capture, intensive VHF and GPS telemetry, and habitat evaluations. The Ph.D. student chosen for this position should expect to complete their degree within 4 years. Qualifications: B.S. and M.S. degrees in Wildlife Ecology or related field; undergraduate GPA > 3.0; M.S. GPA >3.5; GRE combined verbal and quantitative scores >300 on new scale. The student will join a cohesive team of graduate research assistants investigating various aspects of white-tailed deer ecology and management (http://www.ugadeerresearch.org). Preferred candidates will have a strong interest in deer ecology and deer management, and prior experience with deer capture, radiotelemetry, GIS/data management skills, habitat selection modeling, and analysis of animal movement data. The applicant must have the ability to work extended hours in adverse conditions (e.g., heat, humidity, biting insects), as well as coordinate the activities of field crews and student interns. Because the project will require extensive coordination with federal and state agencies as well as private landowners, strong interpersonal skills are required. To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter outlining your interests and research background as they relate to this position, a resume or curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts (unofficial) for all institutions attended, GRE scores, and contact information for three professional references (name, email, phone, address) combined in a single PDF file with the file name formatted as lastname_firstname_phd to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Contact Person: Dr. Gino J. D’Angelo Contact Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>