Graduate Research Assistantship – Multi-species dynamics of Appalachian bird communities, School of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Program, West Virginia University Description: The School of Natural Resources at West Virginia University is seeking a highly motivated graduate student at either the PhD or MS level to study multi-species dynamics of high-elevation Appalachian bird communities. The student’s thesis or dissertation will evaluate the role of interspecific interactions, climate, and environmental conditions in shaping the distribution and temporal dynamics of Appalachian breeding birds. The project will have a strong quantitative component, and the student should have an interest and aptitude in developing advanced quantitative skills.