Position Announcement
Position Title: | M.S. Assistantship |
Description: | The successful applicant will conduct research on habitat use and productivity by wild northern bobwhite quail on experimental plots with different aspects of mechanical disturbance for habitat management. The successful applicant will be expected to 1) place radio transmitters on quail and track them, 2) develop Geographical Information Systems maps of vegetation and soils within each study area, 3) become familiar with statistical techniques for analyzing data, 4) make technical presentations at scientific meetings, and 5) publish results of their research in scientific journals. Portions of the research will be used by the successful applicant for their M.S. thesis. |
Qualifications: | B.S. in wildlife science, ecology, range science, biology, animal science, or closely related fields. A strong work ethic, good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work independently, ability to work under adverse field conditions (hot humid South Texas environment), ability to walk long distances in the field, and ability to handle and work with quail. Ability to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles and conduct field research. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and competitive GRE scores. Qualifications desired: Experience with and knowledge of Geographic Information Systems, Geographic Positioning Systems, and statistical analysis software. |
Salary: | $1,200/month plus benefits (medical package has a 90 day waiting period).Nonresident tuition waived (resident tuition fees apply) |
Status: | Preferred start date of September 2008 or Until Filled |
Application Deadline: | Will begin reviewing applications 15 June 2008 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 names, phone numbers and email addresses of 3 references to: |
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.Texas A&M University-Kingsville is committed to excellence; the University invites applications from all qualified applicants.EEO/AA/ADA | |