The ecology lab at Texas A&M International University is seeking a highly motivated M.S. student to study the effects of non native and invasive vegetation on herpetofauna and small mammal communities while pursuing a master's degree in biology (ecology emphasis). The student will be expected to conduct fieldwork during spring and summer months while living at the field site in rural south Texas. Fieldwork will involve trapping small mammals and herps, as well as vegetation surveys. The student will be expected to begin the graduate program at TAMIU in August 2019.
University: Texas A&M International University Location: Laredo, Texas Salary: $1,600 per month stipend Start Date: 08/01/2019 Last Date to Apply: 12/31/2018 Preferred qualifications (not required, but helpful): Experience conducting fieldwork independently in remote or rural areas Experience working along or near the US-Mexico border Experience handling and trapping herps and/or small mammals Experience conducting vegetation surveys Experience with statistical, systems dynamics, or spatial modeling Required qualifications: B.S. in wildlife ecology, wildlife management, ecology, zoology, or related discipline by May 2019. Independent and self disciplined Experience conducting fieldwork Interest in applied ecology Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA and competitive GRE scores Ability to maintain minimum 3.0 graduate GPA Please send cover letter, CV/resume, undergraduate transcripts, GRE scores (>300 analytical), and three references by December 31, 2018 via email to Dr. Cord Eversole ([email protected]) Contact Person: Dr. Cord Eversole Contact Phone: 9563262606 Contact email: [email protected]
