Natural Resources Job Board

We are seeking an outstanding Ph.D. student to lead an exciting assessment on the effects of forest disturbance on the carnivore and raptor communities of California. The student's dissertation will involve analyzing regional occurrence data for raptors and carnivores that have been collected throughout the Sierra Nevada to (1) understand how environmental change is altering these two communities and (2) develop forest management strategies and tools that support viable raptor and carnivore communities, while allowing for ecosystem resilience.

The student would be enrolled in the Wildlife Ecology Ph.D. program and co-advised by Dr. Zach Peery (Lab Web) and Jonathan Pauli (Lab Web) in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at UW-Madison. The student will work closely with collaborators at the US Forest Service.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a MS degree in ecology, wildlife, conservation, or other related discipline. We will only consider applicants with a BS degree if they have proven relevant experience. A solid working knowledge of community ecology, field work, and statistics are required. Prior publication experience is preferred as is previous experience collaborating with natural resource agencies. Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills are essential. 

Salary: The project includes an annual stipend, plus tuition remission and health care benefits. Four years of guaranteed funding is available with additional funding likely available through a combination of teaching and research assistantships.

Start Date: Fall semester of 2024 (flexible)

Application Process: Review of applicants will begin on May 1st, 2024, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. To apply, please submit your application here: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4ZblrB021x9wPga

 

Please note that submitting an application includes filling out a short survey, uploading a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts (both undergraduate and graduate, compiled into one file). In your cover letter, please outline your research interests and academic/professional background. Feel free to also recount any adversity you have experienced in the field of wildlife. After reviewing all applicants, we will ask for reference letters from top candidates. Finalists will be notified and instructed to submit a formal application, including reference letters, to the UW-Madison Graduate School.

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The position is open to both US citizens and international candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

UW-Madison has a long history of excellence in ecology and conservation biology. The university ranks consistently among the top research universities in the United States. Total student enrollment is over 43,000 of which approximately 12,000 are graduate and professional students, and there are over 2,000 faculty. UW-Madison is an exciting place to learn and conduct research! The city of Madison ranks as one of the most attractive places in the U.S. to live and work.

We will not be able to respond to queries about the status of applications, but general questions about the Forest and Wildlife Ecology graduate program can be directed to Emily Laabs (emily.laabs@wisc.edu), our Graduate Student Services Coordinator. If you experience problems while filling out the application, please email Sabrina Zhao (rzhao68@wisc.edu). The Peery and Pauli Labs believe that a diverse team will enable a broader perspective and enhance creativity, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and otherwise underrepresented candidates.