Position Title: | M.S. Assistantship |
Description: | Invasion of exotic grasses has reduced the quality of habitat for a variety of wildlife species in southern Texas. The successful applicant will assist in a wildlife habitat restoration research project focused on 1) determining the resistance of plantings of native vegetation to invasion by exotic grasses, 2) evaluating performance and persistence of native plants valuable to wildlife, and 3) evaluating potential use of selected native plants for the USDA Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program and the Conservation Reserve Program. The incumbent will also assist with activities of South Texas Natives (http://www.southtexasnatives.org/) as needed. Portions of the research will be used by the successful applicant for their M.S. Thesis. |
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Qualifications: | B.S. in restoration ecology, ecology, wildlife science, range science, plant science, biology, or closely related fields. A strong work ethic, good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work independently and as a productive member of a research team, and ability to work under adverse field conditions (hot humid South Texas environment) are essential. Ability to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles and conduct field research. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and competitive GRE scores. Applicants with coursework in plant taxonomy, plant ecology, and statistics are preferred. |
Salary: | $1,200/month (medical package has a 90 day waiting period). Nonresident tuition waived. Full-time graduate student resident tuition and fees covered by South Texas Natives during 2008 and 2009. |
Status: | Start Date of January 2008 Application Deadline: Begin reviewing applications 25 October 2007 and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected. |
To Apply: | Send a cover letter stating interests and career goals, resume/cv, original transcripts, GRE scores, and name, phone number and email address of 3 references |
Submit to: | Dr. Timothy E. Fulbright |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) enrolls approximately 6,000 students. The Department of Animal and Wildlife Sciences grants B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in wildlife. The Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute is a research unit of the university with 15 scientists, 50+ graduate students, and numerous support staff. TAMUK is located in Kingsville, TX, a city of approximately 26,000 in south coastal Texas. Kingsville is surrounded by the historic King Ranch and is about 40 miles south of Corpus Christi, TX (population 175,000+). | |
Texas law requires that males 18 through 25 show proof of compliance with Federal Selective Service law in order to be eligible for employment. | |