*M.S. Graduate Student opportunity in the spatial ecology, population
biology and conservation of wildlife at the University of Florida *
We are seeking a highly motivated M.S. student for the Department of
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (WEC) and the School of Natural Resources
and the Environment (SNRE) at the University of Florida, starting fall 2019*.
*This student will work as part of a large, long-term research project on
spatial ecology, population biology and conservation of an endangered
raptor, the Everglade Snail Kite. This project is unparalleled in spatial
population biology and conservation by providing rigorous demographic and
movement information across the entire breeding range of this critically
imperiled species for the past 23 years, which is used for management,
restoration, and conservation. Preferred applicants will be highly
motivated, have field experience, strong quantitative skills, interest in
both field work and quantitative analyses, and competitive GPA. Potential
topics could be related to movement ecology, ecosystem services of
predation, nesting ecology, population estimation, decision analyses, or
interactions with exotic prey, depending on the student’s interests.
Students with strong initiative and desire to carve out their own research
questions within this project are highly encouraged to apply. If you are
interested in pursuing a M.S. degree on this project, please send Dr. Ellen
Robertson a CV, GRE scores and GPA, contact information for three
references, and a brief statement of your research interests, career goals,
and why you would like to pursue a graduate degree prior to May 5 (email
to: ellen.robertson@ufl.edu). Please see the WEC Graduate Program website (
procedures. Also consult the School of Natural Resources and the
Environment at UF for other opportunities regarding graduate admission. The
student will be advised by Dr. Robert Fletcher and will work closely with
Dr. Ellen Robertson. For more information on the Fletcher lab, see:
https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fletcherlab.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C01bdd04d3baf424b5c6508d6bff1b81c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636907442252252045&sdata=AlnufRSLVCERG55u19%2FyaHbePHiydArSr26NZVWaciY%3D&reserved=0. Competitive stipend ($17,000-20,000/year) and
health benefits included. Funding is expected to be available for up to 2-3
years.
Information about Gainesville, Florida:
Situated in the rolling countryside of north-central Florida, Gainesville
is much more than a stereotypical college town. Home of the University of
Florida, seat of Alachua County’s government and the region’s commercial
hub, it is progressive, environmentally conscious and culturally diverse.
The presence of many students and faculty from abroad among its 99,000-plus
population adds a strong cross-cultural flavor to its historic small-town
Southern roots. Its natural environment, temperate climate and civic
amenities make Gainesville a beautiful, pleasant and interesting place in
which to learn and to live. Gainesville has been ranked as one of the best
cities to live in the United States.