MS graduate position and assistantship available: Human dimensions; black bears; management strategies
I seek a prospective student interested in pursuing a Masters of Science degree in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at University of Connecticut beginning January 2017. The project and graduate assistantship is related to human dimensions of wildlife, with particular focus on black bears and black bear management strategies. Applicants should have: 1) a background in wildlife management, human dimensions of natural resources, and/or landscape ecology, or a related field, 2) interest in applied research focused on human dimensions of natural resources, landscape ecology, and spatial analysis, and 3) the ability to work both independently and as part of a research team. The student will be expected to present research results at professional conferences, publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific outlets, and pursue extramural funding to supplement their assistantship, as appropriate. Some experience with social science research and a working knowledge of GIS are preferred, but not required.
Interested students are encouraged to send 1) a brief cover letter describing their professional background, relevant research experience and interests, career goals, and reasons for seeking a Masters degree, 2) names and contact information for three references, 3) a current curriculum vitae, and 4) copies of transcripts and GRE scores directly to me (Anita Morzillo; anita.morzillo@uconn.edu) as a single *.pdf document.
Unofficial copies of transcripts and GRE scores are fine for initial contact. GRE scores must be less than five years old. Potential students must have received a GPA equivalent to a 3.0/4.0 on their last 90 term (or 60 semester) hours of their Bachelors program. Do not submit materials to the UConn Graduate School at this time.
Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, but materials must be received before 20 October 2016.
Interested individuals may learn more about my research program at http://anitamorzillo.weebly.com/
Further information about the UConn Department of Natural Resources and the Environment may be found at http://www.nrme.uconn.edu/