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Curriculum Vitae John J. Cox, Ph.D. University of Kentucky, Department of Forestry, 102 T.P. Cooper Bldg., Lexington, KY 40546-0073 Tel: (859) 257-9507; e-mail: [email protected]; http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/john-cox EMPLOYMENT Position: Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Biology (7/2013- present) Institution: University of Kentucky Department of Forestry Distribution of Effort (DOE) 2016: 63% research, 37% teaching Distribution of Effort (DOE) 2016: 64% research, 36% teaching Distribution of Effort (DOE) 2015: 60% research, 40% teaching Distribution of Effort (DOE) 2014: 68.5% research, 31.5% teaching Distribution of Effort (DOE) 2013: 77% research, 23% teaching Position: Adjunct Faculty/Research Scientist: Adjunct Assistant Professor of Wildlife and Conservation Biology (10/2006-6/2013); Research Scientist III (2009- 2013); Research Scientist II (2006-09); Research Scientist I (2004-2006) Institution: University of Kentucky Department of Forestry Duties: Conduct wildlife/conservation-related research, procure research funding, committee service, mentor undergraduate and graduate students. As overload or volunteer, teach conservation biology and other wildlife and conservation- oriented courses. Position: Research Coordinator and Site Manager, University of Kentucky Griffith Woods Farm and Natural Area (2005-09) Duties: As research coordinator and site manager of Griffith Woods, coordinate research and other activities, site infrastructure and vehicle maintenance, remove exotic species, reintroduce native species, conduct academic and public outreach. Position: Research Assistant-Doctoral Graduate Student (4/1999-12/2003) Institution: University of Kentucky Department of Forestry Duties: Conduct research on radio-collared white-tailed deer, elk, and coyotes Position: Wildlife Technician (8/1998-4/1999) Organization: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources #1 Sportsman’s Lane. Frankfort, KY 40601 Duties: Trapped and translocated ruffed grouse and white-tailed deer in Kentucky. Assisted elk biologist during elk recapture efforts and refitting of radio-collars Position: Research Assistant (7/1997-7/1998) Institution: University of Cincinnati, Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Cardiovascular Center, Cincinnati, OH Duties: Molecular biology research on vitamin D steroid receptor pathways • John J. Cox Position: Graduate Assistant (8/1995-5/1997) Institution: Morehead State University, Dept. Biological and Environmental Sciences Duties: G.A. for Biology 171L, Ecology 461, Limnology 535, Animal Physiology 450L EDUCATION Degree: Ph.D., Animal Sciences, 12/2003 Location: University of Kentucky (1999-2003) Dissertation: Community dynamics among reintroduced elk, white-tailed deer, and coyotes in southeastern Kentucky. Location: University of Cincinnati (7/1997-7/1998), University of Cincinnati Dept. Molecular and Cellular Physiology doctoral program, Cincinnati, OH 45220 Research: Trans-activation of vitamin D steroid receptors; no degree. Degree: M.S., Biology, 8/1997 Location: Morehead State University (1995-1997) Thesis: Detection of hybridization events between the coyote, Canis latrans, and the domestic dog, Canis familiaris, in Kentucky using two polymorphic microsatellite loci and cranial morphometric analysis. Degree: B.S., Major Biology/Minor Chemistry, 8/1995 Location: Morehead State University (1988, 1990-1995) Degree: Commonwealth Diploma, 1990 Location: West Carter High School CURRENT RESEARCH (Advisor or co-advisor for 11 students at UK; 7 M.S., 4 Ph.D.) • Evaluating herbivory on tree seedlings on reclaimed surface mines success: implications surface mine reforestation efforts (w/ Dr. John Lhotka). Mr. Zach Hackworth (M.S. student, Forestry); (fieldwork stage) • Ecology of the Martial Eagle in the Masai Mara region of Kenya. Mr. Stratton Hatfield (M.S. student, Forestry) (fieldwork stage) • Ecology and landscape genetics of pit vipers in central Appalachia (w/ Dr. Jim Krupa); Mr. Tom Maigret (Ph.D. student, Biology) (fieldwork stage) • Survival, cause-specific mortality, and social dynamics of cow elk (w/ Dr. Phil Crowley); Ms. Brittany Slabach (Ph.D. student, Biology) (data analysis stage) • Disease profile of a recently reintroduced elk in southeastern Kentucky (2010-present); Ms. Alejandra Betancourt (M.S. student, Forestry), Mr. John Hast (Ph.D. candidate, Animal and Food Science) (data analysis stage) • Resource selection, survival, and cause-specific mortality of bull elk in southeastern Kentucky (2010-present); Mr. John Hast (Ph.D. candidate, Animal and Food Science) (data analysis stage). • Effects of herbivory, competition, and fire on select trees of the Inner Bluegrass (2010- 2 • John J. Cox present; w/ Dr. John Lhotka and Dr. Scott Gleeson); Mr. Jim Shaffer (Ph.D. student, Biology) (data analysis stage) • Survival and cause-specific mortality of white-tailed deer in southeastern Kentucky (2013-present); Mr. Caleb Haymes and Mr. Joe McDermott (M.S. graduate students) (publication stage). • Characterization of elk body condition and its relationship to capture, handling, and translocation (2011-present); Mr. Aaron Hildreth (M.S. student, Forestry) (publication stage) • Population ecology of black bears in eastern Kentucky (2008-present); Dr. Sean Murphy (post-doc) (publication stage) • Effects of timber harvest on breeding bird communities in a mixed-mesophytic forest (2005-present; w/ Dr. Jeffery Larkin and Dr. Chris Barton) (data analysis and fieldwork stages) • Evaluation of elk as potential vectors of invasive plant species in eastern Kentucky forests; Ms. Patricia Regard (M.S. student, Forestry) (data analysis stage) GRANTS Extramural Grants Awarded (27; $2,026,474) • Cox, J.J., and S.M. Murphy. Demographic and genetic status of a reintroduced river otter population in north-central New Mexico. $49,894. Jan 2018-19. • Lhotka, J., C. Barton, and J.J. Cox. Impacts of mammal browse on reforested surface mines in southeastern KY. $3,888. Jan 2017. Kentucky Forest Industry Association. State competitive. • Cox, J.J. 2013-16. Survival, cause-specific mortality, and natality of white-tailed deer in southeast Kentucky. $480,000. Kentucky Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources. State competitive. • Cox, J.J. 2013. Does logging and surface mining increase the vulnerability of stream- associated salamanders to chytrid fungus infection? $5,000. Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute. State competitive. • Cox, J.J. 2013. Assessing ecological connectivity and genetic structuring of Southcentral Florida black bears. $25,000. Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. Internationally competitive. • Cox, J.J. 2013. Cow elk survival, cause-specific mortality, natality, and neonate recruitment in southeastern Kentucky. $54,000. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Regionally competitive. • Cox, J.J. 2013. Resource selection, survival, and cause-specific mortality of bull elk in southeastern Kentucky. $55,000. Kentucky Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources. State competitive. • Cox, J.J. 2013. Population growth and expansion of black bears in Kentucky. $93,000. Kentucky Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources. State competitive. • Cox, J.J. 2012. Survival and cause-specific mortality of cow elk in southeastern Kentucky. $17,879. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Regionally competitive. • Cox, J.J. 2012. Characterization of disease risk in a recently established elk population in Kentucky: implications for herd management and regional metapopulation dynamics. $63,000. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Regionally 3 • John J. Cox competitive. • Cox, J.J. 2011. Southcentral Florida black bear conservation. 2011. $25,000. Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. Internationally competitive. • Cox, J.J. 2011-12. Population growth and expansion of black bears in Kentucky. July $180,000. Kentucky Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources. State competitive. • Cox, J.J. 2010. Resource selection, survival, and cause-specific mortality of bull elk in southeastern Kentucky. $29,500. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Regionally competitive. • Cox, J.J. 2010. Population dynamics and movement ecology of the black bear in eastern Kentucky. $90,000. Kentucky Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources. State competitive. • Cox, J.J. 2010-12. Survival, and cause-specific mortality of bull elk in southeastern Kentucky. $232,500. Kentucky Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources. State competitive. • Cox, J.J. 2010-12. Population estimation and genetic diversity of black bear in Highlands and Glades Counties Florida. $120,000. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. State competitive. • Cox, J.J. 2009. Dispersal and population expansion of the black bear in eastern Kentucky. $107,000. Kentucky Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources. State competitive. • Cox, J.J. and D.S. Maehr. 2008. Calf survival, meningeal worm impacts, dispersal, and population expansion in an eastern Kentucky elk herd. $70,000. Kentucky Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources. State competitive. • Cox, J.J. and D. Maehr. 2008. Dispersal and population expansion of the black bear in eastern Kentucky. $98,000. Kentucky Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources. State competitive. • Cox, J.J. and M. Dzialak. 2007. The common raven in cliff habitat: detectability and occupancy. $60,000. Kentucky Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources. State competitive. • Campbell, J., B. Thomas, and J.J. Cox. 2007. Bluegrass Invasive Species Partnership Initiative. $30,000. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Nationally competitive. • Cox, J.J., and P. Crowley. Bluegrass Savanna-Woodland Restoration. 2007. $41,500. Kentucky Land
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