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Graduate (MS) Assistantship – Raptor Conservation/Ecology | University of Illinois

by Kris Pieper on November 18, 2015

An MS-level graduate research assistantship is available for participating
in research and conservation of ospreys and short-eared owls, both
state-endangered, in Illinois.  The Graduate Research Assistantship will be
for two years with a 27 June 2016 start date.  The assistantship will
provide tuition waiver, a stipend for the spring and fall semesters, summer
income as a field technician, and research support.  The selected student
will assist with an osprey re-establishment project in central Illinois
during the summer.  In collaboration with Dr. Brian Washburn of the
USDA/APHIS/WS/National Wildlife Research Center
(http://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/aphis/ourfocus/wildlifedamage), the
student will study the wintering ecology of short-eared owls (e.g.,
determining activity and movement patterns) in northern Illinois.

Successful candidates must have the following qualifications:

1.  Background in ecology and conservation.
2.  Experience working with raptors.
3.  Endurance for long field seasons.
4.  High academic performance.
5.  Strong writing skills and quantitative skills.
6.  Coursework and extensive use of GIS and statistics.
7.  Field experience in radio-tracking and GPS technology.
8.  Strong work ethic and keen attention to detail.

Interested applicants should send the following (via email) to Dr. Tih-Fen
Ting at tting1@uis.edu as soon as possible, no later than 1 February 2016:

1. Cover letter addressing background, extent of qualifications, and
research interest.
2. A current resume.
3. Three letters of reference: at least two letters of reference must be
provided by either professors or academic advisors familiar with your
academic performance.
4. Transcripts (unofficial or scanned copy acceptable).

In addition, please complete the following steps no later than 1 February
2016:

1. Application to the GA program: go to the link:
https://uisapp-s.uis.edu/gagpsi/.  And click on “Start a new GA/GPSI
application form” toward the bottom of the page.  On the form, please check
that you would like to be considered for GA.
2. A current resume – sent directly to the GA office at gaprog@uis.edu.
3. Personal goal statement – there is a required format:
http://www.uis.edu/graduateassistantships/wp-content/uploads/sites/81/2015/0
8/Personal-Goal-Statement-06-15.pdf.  Send directly to the GA office at
gaprog@uis.edu.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at tting1@uis.edu if you have
questions.

Tih-Fen Ting, Ph.D.
Department of Environmental Studies
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 206-7876
tting1@uis.edu

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