The Department of Natural Resources Management at Texas Tech University is seeking several highly motivated, talented and hard-working graduate students (M.S. and Ph.D.). This study will be conducted in north-central New Mexico in collaboration with the New Mexico Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. Students will develop the focus of their research within the larger project goals of determining the influence of large-scale forest restoration treatments on vegetation and large mammal resource selection, space use and foraging ecology. Selected students will enter the graduate program in the Department of Natural Resources Management at Texas Tech University for the January 2013 semester.
Candidates must have a B.S. degree (M.S. students) or M.S. degree (Ph.D. students), in Wildlife Ecology, Plant Ecology, or a related field, a GPA exceeding 3.0, and competitive GRE scores. Prior experience conducting field research on vegetation monitoring, large mammals, working in remote locations and experience with radio telemetry is preferred. GIS experience is also preferred. Field work will require hiking 3-6 miles/day over rough terrain and occasional camping in the backcountry. Students will be expected to present research results at professional conferences, publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific outlets, and assist with preparation of agency reports and grant proposals. To apply, please email a single PDF file that includes a letter of interest describing your experience as it relates to this project, a CV; transcripts, GRE scores (unofficial copies are fine), and the name and contact information of 3 references to [email protected]. Inquiries about the position and the study should be directed to: Dr. Robert Cox Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Resources Management MS 42125 Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 79409 phone: 806-742-2841 email: [email protected] Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until suitable candidates are found. Graduate stipend will depend on level (MS or PhD) and will include insurance and out-of-state tuition waiver.
