Graduate Research Assistantship in Endangered Plant Conservation and
Habitat Restoration at Texas A&M University
We are seeking a Graduate Research Assistant at either the
Masters and Ph.D. level in plant community ecology and conservation
biology beginning June 2007 (start time is flexible). The student will
work collaboratively with faculty, graduate and undergraduate students in
the newly formed Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Texas
A&M University on studies aimed toward the conservation of federally
endangered Navasota Ladies' Tresses (Spiranthes parksii) (NLT) orchids and
functionally restoring grassland habitats where this plant is located.
Our goals for this research will be to offset NLT plants impacted by
future development projects and devise strategies for the promotion and
mitigation of existing NLT populations. Applicants must possess strong
writing and speaking skills, be able to conduct research independently,
and be capable of interacting with and motivating others. Successful
applicants must also be willing to work in adverse weather and physically
challenging conditions. The assistantships will provide an annual stipend
of $15,000 for PhD candidates and $13,500 for MS plus a full tuition
waiver and health insurance assistance. Students with exceptional
academic credentials may be eligible for more lucrative University
fellowships. Interested applicants should send 1. Letter of interest, 2.
Curriculum vitae, 3. Unofficial transcripts, 4. GRE scores and 5. Contact
information for three references by Feb. 28, 2006 to:
Dr. William E. Rogers (email: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
http://rangeland.tamu.edu/people/wer/
or Dr. Fred Smeins (email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]), Department of Rangeland
Ecology and Management, 2126 TAMU, College Station, Texas 77843
