TEACHING ASSISTANT WITH RESEARCH COMMITMENT (Wildlife Ecology) OPPORTUNITY IN SOUTH TEXAS
We are inviting applications for a graduate position (MSc) that includes 8- 9 hours/week as assistant instructor in undergraduate biology laboratory classes. The appointment is to begin Fall 2012 in the Biological Sciences Department at the University of Texas-Brownsville. This position additionally includes a research component investigating the ecology and conservation of wildlife species in south Texas thornscrub and coastal communities. Research opportunities include population dynamics and movement of mammals & reptiles species, impacts of habitat fragmentation and land-use practices, and foraging ecology and reproductive biology of avian species. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology or a related field. Successful candidates must demonstrate an aptitude for research and ability to work independently. Prior experience in vertebrate and/or wildlife ecology is preferred, as is the ability to conduct fieldwork occasionally under hot weather conditions. A current, valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record is also preferred. The successful applicant will be expected to enroll full time in either the UTB Biology or Interdisciplinary Sciences Masters program (emphasis in Biology) pursuing the thesis option. The available teaching assistantship has $1100 per month, is benefits eligible, and includes a waiver for in-state- tuition for out-of-state students. Interested applicants should send to Dr. Kenneth Pruitt (kenneth.pru...@utb.edu) a copy of their CV or resume, GPA and GRE scores, a written statement of graduate research interests, and contact information for two references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
