Ph.D. Opportunity We currently have a vacancy for a Ph.D. student to participate in an ongoing study of population dynamics of Snail Kites in Florida . This is a demanding position that has both field and analytical components. A core requirement is to continue an ongoing effort of estimating demographic parameters that was initiated in 1992. Our study population is the entire U.S. population of Snail Kites, which is restricted to central and south Florida. Estimation of the distribution and success of reproduction are secondary objectives.
Most field work is conducted in lakes and marshes via airboat.
The field season occurs from March through June, and days are often long, hot, frustrating, and tiring.