Deadline: Sat, 10/05/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: University of Maine Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Assistantship Location: Maine Location Detail: Orono, ME Job Description: Responsibilities: The incumbent will develop a collaborative project with the Penobscot Nation aimed at understanding the connectivity among critical habitats for fish communities (including Atlantic salmon and brook trout) in a forested ecosystem dominated by beavers. Areas of interest have road crossing changes that are anticipated to reduce local beaver mediated impacts. The student will conduct community and trophic assessments that are relevant to the beaver influenced landscape. Experience in field ecology, GIS and modeling are desirable – but only a willingness to learn is a necessity. Good communication skills are essential. The incumbent will work with many other partners (e.g., State of Maine, and NGOs), and be responsible for frequent reporting. The student will be advised by both Christina Murphy and Joe Zydlewski. One to two semesters of TA support are anticipated. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Qualifications: Qualifications: B.S. in biology or equivalent, quantitative skills, interest in fisheries science and excellent work ethics. Must have a desire to work in a collaborative and supportive graduate student community. GPA of 3.2+ is desired. Salary: Salary: $27,000 per year, $3,157 health, and $7,241 tuition (estimated). Funding is renewed annually; 2.5 years is anticipated. How to Apply: Contact: Please send cover letter, CV, transcript, three references (names only) and GRE scores/percentiles (optional) using this link (https://forms.gle/AsGVHfC6xuScoG59A) Please direct questions to Joe Zydlewski (email josephz@maine.edu) with heading “Road crossings”. Link: https://www1.usgs.gov/coopunits/unit/Maine
