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PhD Assistantship in Environmental Drivers and Spatial Prediction of Waterfowl Breeding Abundance Clemson University in United States
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
PhD graduate research assistantship with a starting stipend of $32,500, plus a negotiable 3% annual cost-of-living increase following satisfactory performance. Graduate tuition waiver and health benefits are provided according to Clemson University policies.
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Country
United States
University
Clemson University
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PhD Assistantship in Environmental Drivers and Spatial Prediction of Waterfowl Breeding Abundance at Clemson University.
This Ph.D. graduate research assistantship is offered through the James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation Center in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation. The project focuses on waterfowl ecology, wetland conservation, spatial prediction, population dynamics, remote sensing, and GIS/statistical modeling. The student will work with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service HAPET scientists to evaluate, refine, and expand spatially explicit models of breeding duck pair abundance, distribution, and recruitment across the Prairie Pothole Region and beyond.
Research activities include developing reproducible workflows and decision-support tools for conservation prioritization, quantifying sensitivity to survey design and sampling intensity, and potentially extending the work into data integration, community models, or dynamic detection probabilities. The student will also spend 1–3 months in the Prairie Pothole Region (Bismarck, ND) assisting with fieldwork such as FSMS surveys, aerial photography, habitat mapping, and pre-season banding.
Eligibility highlights: ideal candidates hold an M.S. in wildlife ecology, natural resources management, computational biology, statistics, geospatial information science, or a related field. Strong quantitative skills in GIS, Google Earth Engine, R, and JAGS are preferred, along with knowledge of migratory bird ecology and management. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are important.
Funding: stipend starts at $32,500, with a possible 3% annual cost-of-living increase. Graduate tuition waiver and health benefits are included.
Application window: review begins immediately; the posting lists a deadline of 2026-09-30 and notes applications may be accepted until the position is filled.
How to apply: email one PDF with a cover letter, CV/resume, unofficial transcripts, and three references to Dr. Nick Masto at [email protected]. Put “Breeding Waterfowl PhD Application” in the subject line.
Funding details
PhD graduate research assistantship with a starting stipend of $32,500, plus a negotiable 3% annual cost-of-living increase following satisfactory performance. Graduate tuition waiver and health benefits are provided according to Clemson University policies.
What's required
Applicants should have an M.S. degree in wildlife ecology, natural resources management, computational biology, statistics, geospatial information science, or a related field. A strong quantitative background is preferred, especially in GIS, Google Earth Engine, R, and JAGS. Experience or knowledge of migratory bird ecology and management is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in virtual and in-person settings are essential. Willingness to do summer fieldwork in the Prairie Pothole Region is expected.
How to apply
Email a single PDF containing a cover letter, CV or resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references to Dr. Nick Masto at [email protected]. Use the subject line “Breeding Waterfowl PhD Application”. Applications are reviewed immediately until the position is filled.
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