M.S. Position - Small Mammal Response to Fire & Nonnative Grass
The overall objective of this project is to determine the effects of
large-scale wildfire on small mammal populations and
communities. Additional objectives include understanding the
interactive effects of fire and nonnative grass and recovery of small
mammal populations against a gradient of fire intensity. The
successful candidate will work at the Chaparral Wildlife Management
Area and will cooperate with Texas Parks and Wildlife personnel and
another graduate student studying birds.
Qualifications Required: B.S. in wildlife science, 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 (hot and humid South Texas environment) are
essential. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a competitive GRE scores.
Preferred Qualifications: Background or interest in population
ecology, habitat management, fire ecology, restoration ecology, small mammals
Stipend/Salary: $1,200/month plus benefits (medical package has a 90
day waiting period) Nonresident tuition waived (resident tuition fees apply)
Start Date: January 2009
Application Deadline: We will begin reviewing applications 1
November 2008 and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
To Apply: Send a cover letter stating research interests related to
this topic, career goals, resume/cv, copies of transcripts, GRE
scores, and 3 letters of reference to: Dr. Andrea Litt, Current
address: School of Natural Resources, University of Arizona, 325
Biological Sciences East, Tucson, AZ 85721, Phone: 520-623-7110, Fax:
520-621-8801, Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
