Southern Illinois University (SIU) is offering a fully funded graduate assistantship for international students commencing in Fall 2025. This opportunity provides a $25,000 annual stipend, full tuition waiver, and health insurance. The selected candidate will engage in a research project focusing on assessing white-tailed deer density across various landscapes in Illinois. The project is a collaboration with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and will be supervised by Dr. Guillaume Bastille-Rousseau and Dr. Brent Pease at SIU’s Carbondale campus.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s applicants) or Master’s degree (for PhD applicants) in Ecology, Wildlife Ecology, Biology, or a closely related field.
- Strong academic record.
- Excellent quantitative skills, with experience in R and ArcGIS/Pro software.
- Desirable experience includes working with camera trap data, conducting road surveys, or operating UAVs.
- Knowledge of spatial ecology.
- Ability to perform fieldwork.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including a demonstrated ability or potential to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Motivation and a strong work ethic.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should compile a single PDF containing:
- A cover letter summarizing qualifications and interest in the position.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Unofficial transcripts.
- Contact information for three references.
Submit the PDF via email to Dr. Guillaume Bastille-Rousseau at gbr@siu.edu. The email subject line should specify the desired position, e.g., “MS deer density” or “PhD deer density.”
Application Deadline: February 23, 2025.
For more information, please visit the Southern Illinois University website.
Note: This information is accurate as of February 4, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to verify details through the official SIU website or by contacting the university directly.
