Conservation Biology: Ph.D. Research Assistantship, based at the University of Delaware

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting and overseeing field data collection for salt marsh birds
in Coastal New Jersey 2011 – 2013. The student will work closely with the collaborating institutions, the USFWS,
and state agencies. The dissertation can focus on integrating landscape and local metrics to assess salt marsh bird
community integrity, development of long-term salt marsh bird monitoring programs, breeding habitat selection,
contaminants, or a topic developed by the successful candidate. Additional duties will include managing field work
(including supervising a crew of technicians), assisting in database management, and working closely with all
project collaborators. Successful applicants will have a firm foundation in statistics, mist-netting and nest searching
experience, and must possess an MS degree in wildlife conservation, zoology, or related field. A 12-month stipend,
tuition waiver, and reduced cost health benefits will be provided to the selected candidate. Applicants must meet the
minimum University of Delaware and Departmental admission standards (GRE > 1050, GPA 3.0). Send
applications to: Greg Shriver, University of Delaware.