Ph.D. Assistantships (2): Conservation Genomics and Habitat Selection
of Greater Prairie Chickens

We are seeking candidates (2) for Doctor of Philosophy assistantships
at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Kansas State University. The
students will develop large multi-locus genomic and collect telemetry
and vegetation datasets to conduct analyses to evaluate the influence of
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) grasslands on greater prairie-chicken
populations in Kansas and Nebraska. The project will produce actionable
science with the results of this multi-faceted study informing management
actions on habitat and CRP as well as Greater Prairie Chickens in the
region. The successful candidate will be involved in intensive field
(capture, monitoring of transmittered individuals and nests, and
vegetation surveys) and laboratory work (genomic data collection).
This is a collaborative project, as such, the successful candidate
will work with a team of students, technicians, private landowners,
university faculty, and state biologists.

Start Date: Oct 1, 2024 - Jan 2, 2025 (flexible)

Salary: Research assistantship for 4 years. Tuition and health insurance
will be covered by the project. Students are responsible for student
fees outside of tuition.

Qualifications: Master of Science in biology, ecology, evolution,
wildlife, spatial science, or other relevant discipline. Experience
with molecular biology techniques, avian capture methods, and coding in
R or python is desirable. A willingness to learn, attention to detail,
and a strong work ethic are essential.

How to Apply: Please e-mail a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts,
and names and contact information of three references (preferably
as a single PDF) to Sarah Sonsthagen (ssonsthagen2@unl.edu) and Dan
Sullins (sullins@ksu.edu) with the subject line as "Prairie-chicken GRA
last name". If possible, please include a writing example (published
manuscript, official report, etc). Review of applications will begin
late August, 2024 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals
with disabilities, protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among
its employees. Background check is required. UNL and NECFWRU values
equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Sarah Sonsthagen <ssonsthagen2@unl.edu>

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