Agency: University of Alaska Fairbanks Location: Fairbanks, AK (classes) and Seward, AK (research) Job Category: Masters Student Project Website: http://www.alaskasealife.org/New/education/VFT/WATCHING%20WALRUS/WalrusVFT_I... Timing/Funding: Estimated 1 year of classes and 1-2 years for data analysis and write up. In year 1, student will have a Teaching Assistantship and has the opportunity to work as a seasonal technician. Funding for subsequent semesters is pending, but not guaranteed. Start Date: Fall of 2015 Last Date to Apply: April 30th, 2015 Description: An opportunity for a Master of Science project working on currently in-hand Pacific walrus data. Photographic images have been captured for three years documenting walrus presence and abundance at 5 summer terrestrial haulout locations in Alaska. The project would investigate abundance within and between haulout sites, assess accuracy of various animal counting methods, and compare recent abundance to historical. There are no expected field opportunities at this time. Qualifications: Student must have good grades (~3.5) and GRE (above 50%) scores. Experience working with Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word preferred. Basic statistical understanding desired. Application: If interested, please send an email of interest with GRE scores and resume. Application materials must be received by April 30, 2015 for consideration for the 2015 Fall semester. Contact Person: Dr. Lori Polasek Contact email: lorip@alaskasealife.org