Central Michigan University- Prairie Wildlife Research, Black-Footed Ferret

Post date: Dec 7, 2015 12:39:32 AM

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

Subject: Graduate position: CentralMichiganU.ConservationBiology

Title: M.S. Assistantship for Black-Footed Ferret study

Agency/Organization: Central Michigan University and Prairie Wildlife

Research

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 Prairie Wildlife Research personnel to address

questions of how plague affects the genetic makeup of black-footed

ferrets, how a reintroduced population has diverged from the captive

breeding colony, and related questions. The student will be working

closely with Prairie Wildlife Research personnel as well as faculty at

Central Michigan University.

The field component take place in remote South Dakota locations so the

candidate needs to be willing to, and able to, work in challenging

conditions. The project will involve extracting and analyzing

DNA from buccal swabs, hair, and blood. Ideally, the selected

candidate will have previous field experience (preferably with

carnivores) and should be comfortable doing fieldwork in challenging

conditions, as well as laboratory experience with genetic techniques.

Location: Michigan and South Dakota

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 3.5

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

#bio, #mammals, #genetics

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