An assistantship (MS or PhD) is available in the Department of Natural
Resource Management at South Dakota State University for the examination of
the distribution, plant up-take, and ecological impact of neonicotinoids in
USFWS grasslands. The ecological impacts that we are most focused on
include native pollinators and butterflies. The student will work closely
with Lora Perkins (SDSU), Jon Lundgren (Blue Dasher Farm), Josh Stafford
(USGS), and Kyle Kelsey (USFWS).
The successful applicant should have a BS or MS in a relevant
field of study, some GIS skills, and the ability to work with an
interdisciplinary team. To apply please send a cover letter describing
yourself as well as your interest in grad school and this project, GRE
scores, contact info for 3 references, and transcripts (unofficial are
fine) to [email protected]. For full consideration, have your
materials in by *December 16, 2016*. Students that are non-traditional or
are from groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM are encouraged to
apply.
For more information, please contact Dr. Perkins at
[email protected], Dr. Lundgren at [email protected], or Dr.
Stafford at [email protected].
