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GRADUATE POSITIONS IN GROUSE ECOLOGY AT KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY. Two graduate assistantships will be available at Kansas State University to investigate the impacts of wind power development on Greater Prairie-chickens. Field research will involve live-trapping, behavioral observations, radio-telemetry and genetic sampling of grouse in the Flint Hills region of eastern Kansas. The focus of one graduate project will be demographic rates and population viability, and the emphasis of a second graduate project will be population genetics based on microsatellite markers under the direction of Samantha Wisely. Responsibilities will include: locating suitable study sites, preparing reports, participation and coordination of field research, and working with industry partners. Applications will be accepted at either the MSc or PhD level, but qualified applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Biology and competitive GPA and GRE scores. Previous experience with avian field research techniques, grouse biology, statistical software, and organization of field projects is desirable. The annual stipend for graduate positions will be $21,000 per year including tuition. Information on graduate programs at K-State and current projects is available at: www.ksu.edu/bsanderc. The expected start date will be March 2006 for field work and September 2006 for the graduate program, pending confirmation of funding.
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN POSITIONS IN GROUSE ECOLOGY AT KANSAS STATE
UNIVERSITY. Four research technician positions will be available at
Kansas State University to investigate the impacts of wind power development on
Greater Prairie-chickens. Field research will involve live-trapping, behavioral
observations, radio-telemetry and genetic sampling of grouse in the Flint Hills
region of eastern Kansas. Responsibilities will include participation in field
research, data entry, and lab analyses. Previous experience with field research
in avian ecology is preferred. Salary will be $1300/mo for one 12-mo position
for a senior field technician, and $1000/mo for three 5-mo seasonal positions.
The expected start date for field work will be March 2006, pending confirmation
of funding.
To Apply: Interested individuals should send a cover letter
outlining experience and research interests, a curriculum vitae, unofficial
copies of university transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for
three references to DR. BRETT K. SANDERCOCK, Division of Biology, 232 Ackert
Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-4901 (PH: 785-532-0120, FX:
785-532-6653, EM: bsanderc@ksu.edu). Applications by e-mail are welcome, and
will be accepted until the position is filled.
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