Ph.D. GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP

at Penn State University – Wildlife and Fisheries Science Program – School of Forest Resources

Duration:
Beginning Aug. 2011 or Jan. 2012

Job Description:
Job Description: Work with a team of researchers on an interdisciplinary study looking at the effects of Marcellus shale exploration and development on Pennsylvania’s forest ecosystem. The specific project will be to assess and quantify the response of birds and other wildlife to habitat changes associated with natural gas infrastructure including linear corridors created within forest habitat by roads and pipelines (gathering lines, intra and interstate pipelines) and noise created by compressor stations. Support includes an annual stipend and tuition waiver. Qualifications: Qualifications: M.S. in wildlife ecology or related discipline, ability to identify forest birds by sight and sound, familiarity and experience working with GIS and remote sensing data, experience with methods of habitat evaluation, excellence in written and oral communication and ability to work in a politically charged environment.

To Apply:
For consideration, please send the following to MARGARET BRITTINGHAM via email ((EM: mxb21@psu.edu) 1) cover letter expressing interest in and suitability for the position, 2) resume, 3) names and contact information for 3 references, and 4) GPA and unofficial GRE scores. Application Deadline: Open until filled