Graduate Assistant - Deer/Vegetation Interactions: Texas

Agency

Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute

Location

Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Research on 2 private ranches.

Job Category

Graduate Assistantships

website

http://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu

Salary

$1,400/month for M. S. students or $1,600/month for Ph. D. students plus benefits (medical package has a 90 day waiting period).

Start Date

01/01/2014

Last Date to Apply

10/01/2013

Description

Vegetation responses to high deer densities in semiarid environments are poorly understood compared to the more humid environments of northern and eastern North America. We are seeking M. S. and Ph. D. students to conduct research on plant responses to a range of white-tailed deer population densities. The successful applicants will work as part of a team of graduate students, research associates, and undergraduate assistants involved in a large, collaborative research project under the supervision of Drs. Charles DeYoung, David Hewitt, and Timothy Fulbright. The research is based on a recently completed 10-year-long project on the Comanche and Faith Ranches. Successful applicants will be expected to live in housing provided at the study areas in addition to spending time on campus. Portions of the research will be used by the successful applicants for theses or dissertations. Successful applicants will be expected to publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and present papers at scientific meetings.

Qualifications

B. S. (M. S. for Ph. D candidates) in ecology, wildlife science, range science, range management, 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 (application package must include GRE scores). Send a cover letter stating that you are interested in the deer and vegetation interaction assistantship. Include your career goals, resume/CV, transcripts, GRE scores, and have 3 references send letters or e-mails (preferable) to: Dr. Timothy E. Fulbright; Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; 700 University Blvd, MSC 218; Kingsville, TX 78363; 361/593-3714; email: timothy.fulbright@tamuk.edu

Contact Person

Tim Fulbright

Contact Phone

361-593-3714

Contact eMail

timothy.fulbright@tamuk.edu

Source: Tamu