Below is an announcement of a graduate research assistant position
available in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture
at Mississippi State University. Sorry for cross posting.
Sincerely,
Guiming Wang
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Project Title: Nesting success and microhabitat use of released wild
turkeys in the Mississippi Delta
Project Description: One M.S. Research Assistantship is available
within the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries at Mississippi State
University. The graduate research assistant will develop and conduct
a research project that examines nesting success and microhabitat use
of wild turkeys introduced across a range of habitat conditions
within the Mississippi Delta region. The student will monitor
nesting hens daily to estimate nesting success, using radio
telemetry. The student will also radio track turkeys weekly to
estimate microhabitat use, including brooding and nesting habitats.
Qualifications: B.S. degree in wildlife sciences or a related
field. Desirable qualifications include excellent written and oral
communication skills and good organization and collaborative
skills. A minimum 3.0 GPA and GRE score of 1000 is desired.
Coursework in population and spatial ecology would be beneficial.
Location: Starkville, Mississippi
Starting Date: On or about June 1, 2010
Stipend: $15,000 per year plus tuition and health benefits
Closing Date: 30 April 2010 or until position is filled
Application: Apply via electronic application within the Office of
Graduate Studies, Mississippi State University. Also submit the
following: 1) cover letter describing credentials and professional
goals; 2) a resume; 3) three references; and 4) a copy of university
transcripts and GRE/TOEFL scores.
Inquiries: Dr. Guiming Wang; email: [email protected]; Phone: 662-325-0414
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Guiming Wang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Mississippi State University
Mail Stop 9690
Mississippi State, MS 39762
