IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
We seek a highly motivated Ph.D. student, or an exceptional M.S.
student, to conduct novel research on the behavioral ecology of
nonnative ungulates on the Island of Hawai'i. The overall goal of the
larger project is to explore how native forest rehabilitation and
restoration can be used as a cost-effective management tool to reduce
fuel loads, fire danger, and fire impacts while also controlling
invasive plant establishment and spread. The successful candidate for
this position will complement the overall project by designing and
implementing a study focused on behavioral ecology of nonnative
ungulates. Specifically, the candidate will conduct research designed to
answer the following questions: What are the population sizes of
nonnative, feral ungulate species (goats, sheep, and cattle) in
different ecosystem types ranging from lowland dry forests to montane
shrublands and grasslands, and do population sizes vary seasonally? Do
ungulates preferentially use certain habitats, and does habitat
selection vary seasonally? What is the effect of habitat selection on
vegetation community structure and composition? Minimum Qualifications: Regular graduate standing within University of
Hawai'i at Manoa; coursework and field experience in animal or wildlife
ecology; ability to work alone and lead small field crews in remote and
challenging field conditions; valid drivers license. Duration: January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009 or June 1, 2009 – May 31,
2010 (Renewable on a yearly basis, dependent upon continued funding and
satisfactory performance of assigned duties) Applications: Send (i) letter of application stating how you
meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications to the contact address; (ii) current CV (not resume) including education history, past
and current job experience, list of undergrad and grad
coursework pertinent to the job description (official transcripts not
necessary), list of professional presentations and publications, and
(iii) contact information (name, phone number, email, and mailing
address) of three professional references. Electric submission via email
(single document in PDF format) is preferred. Send email to
litton@hawaii.edu and lepczyk@hawaii.edu with WILDLIFE R.A. APPLICATION
in the subject field.
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