The Conservation Governance Lab at Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife, and the Environment is looking for a competitive applicant for a PhD student assistantship on invasive wildlife, policy responses, and federal public lands. Using public policy approaches, the student will investigate the relationships between stakeholders, managers, and wildlife in the North American context. Of particular interest is the evolving situation with wild pig management, a species that is considered one of the two most important terrestrial invasive species in North America and causes billions in damages annually to agriculture and the environment. As a collaborative and interdisciplinary project, Dr. Steve Ditchkoff of the Deer Lab will serve on your dissertation committee with Dr. Kelly Dunning. This affords the student mentorship in both wildlife science and public policy, making them very competitive for today’s job market.
Application instructions:
Email our hiring email address: AUconservation@gmail.com with the following combined as asingle PDF document:
● A 1-2 page resume
● A 1-2 page personal statement of why you are interested in this position, how your accomplishments meet these requirements, your willingness to pursue an interdisciplinary graduate degree, and your commitment to diversity and inclusion.
● Masters and bachelors transcripts (scanned copies will do, but official ones will be needed for the formal application to Auburn)
● A writing sample that shows that you are a strong writer. This can be of any length.
● Names and emails of three references. I will only obtain reference letters if the applicant is interviewed.
● It is strongly recommended that you apply as soon as possible. Unfortunately, I cannot provide individual feedback on any applications, or give coaching/explanations about the suitability of any one single candidate. We reserve the right to end the search at our discretion.
