To study bird reproduction relative to conifers in aspen stands in the lab of Thomas E Martin of the Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Montana. This field study based in Montana will examine the effects of conifers on bird diversity and reproduction through an experiment to remove conifers in two aspen stands and in a 100m belt around the stands paired with two stands where conifers are not removed. The study follows a M.S. two-year pre-treatment study of the same 4 stands, plus 10 other aspen stands with different abundances of conifers. Seeking new student for the experimental portion of the study (conifer removal happening in fall 2010) to begin field work in summer 2011 prior to starting graduate school fall semester 2011 and including 2 more seasons (2012 and 2013). Field research is funded and includes field technicians to help. Salary will be $1500/mo for all 12 mos of each year and will be ½ teaching assistant and ½ research assistant during the academic year. Interested applicants should apply to the wildlife biology program at the University of Montana (URL: http://www.cfc.umt.edu/wbio/Graduate/Default.aspx) and send a letter of interest and CV to TOM MARTIN (EM: tom.martin@umontana.edu). See (URL: http://www.umt.edu/mcwru/personnel/martin/default.aspx) for more information on the Martin lab and the study system. University of Montana is an equal opportunity employer.