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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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