Effects of biomass production on birds and plant communities in
intensively managed pine forests of east-central Mississippi
This is an operational-scale experiment to evaluate habitat and wildlife
response to switchgrass production and biomass removal within
intensively managed pine forests in Mississippi. Applicant will work
during years 4 - 6 of the experiment.
Responsibilities: Student will be responsible for conducting field work
(bird counts, nest searches, sampling other vertebrates, and vegetation
sampling), supervising field technicians, assisting with supervision of
a M.S. student, analyzing data, and preparing technical reports and
peer-reviewed publications. Student will be expected to develop
additional hypotheses related to behavior, habitat selection, and
ecology of birds. Transportation and housing in the field will be
provided. There is also potential to serve as teaching assistant for
courses in the applicant’s expertise.
Qualifications: M.S. in ecology, wildlife management, or related field.
Applicant must be willing to work under a wide range of inclement
conditions (cold and hot) in the presence of biting insects and venomous
snakes, sometimes for 24-hour periods. Experience with birds is strongly
desired. Experience with other vertebrate communities, knowledge of
southeastern plant communities and quantitative skills are also
desirable qualities in a Ph. D. student. Student must be willing to work
cooperatively with other students on related projects.
Starting Date: Flexible, August 2013 – May 2014
Stipend: Starting $23,500 per annum plus complete waiver of tuition fees.
Closing Date: Until position is filled.
Inquiry emails are welcomed and should be directed to Dr. Sam Riffell
(Co-Project Leader, [email protected]).
Application: Submit (preferably by email): 1) transcript(s) and GRE
scores (unofficial copies fine initially), 2) vita, 3) contact
information for 3 references, and 4) letter of application which (a)
describes your interest in the position, (b) describes your career
goals, and (c) details your work or educational experience that is most
relevant to this position.
To: Dr. Sam Riffell, Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, Box 9690,
Mississippi State, MS 39762
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Sam Riffell, Associate Professor
Undergraduate Coordinator
Agricultural Ecology Lab
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Aquaculture
Box 9690
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Phone: (662) 325-0392
FAX: (662) 325-8726
Email: [email protected]
Physical Address for overnight shipment:
Rm 213a Thompson Hall
775 Stone Blvd.
Mississippi State, MS 39762
