Central Michigan U: Conservation Biology, Stellar Sea Lions

Post date: Dec 7, 2015 12:41:24 AM

Date: Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 3:54 AM

Subject: Graduate position: CentralMichiganU.ConservationBiology

Title: M.S. Assistantship for Stellar Sea Lion Study

Agency/Organization: Central Michigan University and Alaska SeaLife Center

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated M.S. student for the Department

of Biology at Central Michigan University. The student will work

as part of a larger team with the Alaska SeaLife Center using

non-invasive genetic techniques to determine sex and individual

identification of sea lions. The student will be working closely

with Alaska SeaLife Center personnel as well as faculty at Central

Michigan University. The field component take place in remote Alaskan

locations so the candidate needs to be willing to and able to work

in challenging conditions. The project will involve extracting DNA

from scats collected from haul out sites. Ideally, the selected

candidate will have previous field experience (preferably with large

mammals) and should be comfortable doing fieldwork in challenging

conditions, as well as laboratory experience with genetic techniques.

Location: Michigan and Alaska

Salary: RA and TA support through two years with two summers, which

includes tuition waiver and stipend.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Bachelor┬ degree in biology, conservation,

ecology, wildlife or a related field. In addition, a minimum GPA of 3.3

and combined GRE score exceeding 310 are required. Preference will be

given to those with field experience in harsh environmental conditions and

genetic laboratory skills, as well as the ability to work independently

and as part of a team. Interested applicants should send a copy of their

CV, GPA, GRE, transcripts, contact information for three references,

and a statement of interest highlighting your qualifications to Dr. Brad

Brad Swanson

Professor of Biology

Director ATCG Labs

Central Michigan University

989.774.3377

"Swanson, Bradley Jay" <swans1bj@cmich.edu>

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