Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute

Position Title:

Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship

Description:

This project involves landscape analysis of various rangeland management practices (brush management, burning, and livestock grazing) and their impact on northern bobwhite abundance, harvest, and productivity.  He/She will pursue a Ph.D. degree in Wildlife Science at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, Texas A&M University-Kingsville (approx. 45 miles south of Corpus Christi, Texas).  Research will be conducted in collaboration with the King Ranch which is located within the South Texas Plains and Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes ecoregions of Texas.  The successful candidate will work closely with King Ranch personnel and hunting lessees.  Student will be under the direction of Dr. Fidel Hernandez or Dr. Leonard Brennan.

Qualifications:

B.S. and M.S. in wildlife science, range ecology, zoology, or closely related field. A strong work ethic, good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work independently and as a productive member of a research team, ability to work under adverse field conditions are essential.  A 3.0 GPA and a competitive GRE score.

Preferred:  Strong quantitative skills, background or interest in habitat/range management, landscape analysis, GIS, upland game birds

Salary:

$1,600/month plus benefits (medical package has a 90 day waiting period)  
Out-of-state tuition waiver (resident tuition fees apply)

Start Date:

1 September 2009

Application Deadline:

Begin reviewing applications on 15 May 2009 and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

To Apply:

To apply, send a cover letter stating interests and career goals, resume/CV, copies of transcripts, GRE scores, and 3 letters of reference to:

Dr. Stephen J. DeMaso
Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
Texas A&M-Kingsville
700 University Blvd, MSC 218
Kingsville, Texas 78363
Phone: 361/593-4486
Email: kasjd00@tamuk.edu