Postdocs: We do not have any open postdoctoral positions at present, but I would love to discuss possibilities with anyone who has or is seeking independent research funding.
Graduate students: I currently have an opening for a new PhD student, starting in fall 2025 (with potential for funding during the summer 2025 field season). The funded research will focus on the analysis of long-term data sets to better understand changes in saltmarsh vegetation and bird populations in relation to marsh management. Strong quantitative skills are essential. Full details of the position are posted here. I am also open to discussions with strong candidates who have clear research ideas and who are seeking independent research funding (e.g., NSF GRFP). I do not expect to have any openings for MS students.
Field technicians: We expect to hire at least three technicians to work on saltmarsh birds in Connecticut in the summer of 2026. Applications should be submitted through the job ad listed here and here. The Connecticut positions would be hired through UConn. There is potential for one of these positions to be expanded into a 6-12 month Project Manager position if the applicant had either extensive banding experience or strong data analysis skills.
Undergraduate researchers are needed to help compile information about Connecticut’s birds for use in the Birds of Connecticut project. We have limited funding to support these positions, but independent study credit is a possibility. Positions involve data entry, compiling information on historical records, and production of distribution maps (GIS experience required). For more information send me an email with a resume, a copy of your transcript (unofficial is fine), your experience and knowledge of birds and birding, and a description of why a position on this project interests you.
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