Graduate Research Assistantship in Amphibian Ecology of the Southern Great Plains Please send all correspondence to [email protected]. Do not reply to the yahoo email address A MS assistantship and tuition waiver will be available January 2011 to research amphibian ecology in the southern Great Plains. Students will be engaged in a project identifying the conservation need of the Great Plains narrow-mouthed toad and the effects of sedimentation and land-use on amphibian reproduction. Research is located in New Mexico and will require periodic travel to, and extended stays in, northeastern New Mexico. (~5 hr trip).
Prospective students should be highly motivated, demonstrate good communication skills (written and oral), and be willing to conduct extensive field work in inclement conditions. A BS in natural resources, ecology, or environmental science is desirable along with some GIS experience. Preference will be given to students with a competitive GRE score (>1100 Q+V), undergrad GPA (>3.0), and are able to start by January 2011. If interested please email to Dr. Kerry Griffis-Kyle([email protected]) a letter of interest including 1) how this position will help you fulfill your career goals, 2) pertinent work experience 3) GRE scores, 4) why I should hire you, and 4) address, phone, and email. I Include in your application your resume, unofficial transcripts, and list three references. Texas Tech University requires background checks before a person can be hired. Application deadline: November 1, 2010 *****************************Dr. Kerry Griffis-KyleDepartment of Natural Resources Management Texas Tech University [email protected]http://www.rw.ttu.edu/ttunrm/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=71&Itemid=45
