A Master’s research project is available beginning Fall 2016 in the Corey-Rivas Lab at New Mexico Highlands University. Our Molecular Ecology Lab focuses on reptile and amphibian conservation genetics issues in the Southwest (see http://nmhumolecularecology.weebly.com/). The Master’s project will use landscape genetics to investigate adaptive variation in Boreal Toads of the Southern Rockies affected by Bd fungus. Ideal candidates will have taken courses in ecology, evolution, and genetics, and have strong written and quantitative skills. Applicants with previous GIS and wildlife field work experience are preferred. The Master’s student will receive a Teaching Assistantship 9-month stipend and tuition waiver. Summer stipends are negotiable.
New Mexico Highlands University is a regional state university in Northern New Mexico where the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Great Plains meet. The university has an active graduate program in Natural Sciences with faculty and students from a diversity of science disciplines (http://www.nmhu.edu/academics/graduate/arts_science_grad/natural_science/index.aspx). Review of applications will begin immediately until a suitable candidate is found. Please email me if you are interested in applying for this position at [email protected]. I am happy to answer any questions you have and to direct you to our NMHU graduate school application online. Contact Information: Sarah Corey-Rivas PO Box 9000 Las Vegas, NM 87701 505-454-3301 [email protected]
