M.S. RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS – ECOLOGY/ZOOLOGY – UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
M.S. Research Assistantship Desert Tortoises and Invasive Grasses – School of Natural Resources, University of Arizona
A research assistantship is available to investigate effects of buffelgrass (Pennisetum ciliare) invasion on Sonoran Desert tortoises (Gopherus agassizii) in and near Saguaro National Park in southern Arizona.
Start Date: Mid-August 2009.
Required Qualifications: B.S. in wildlife science, ecology, zoology, or closely related field. Strong work ethic, good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work independently and as a member of a team under challenging field conditions. Strong interest in applied population ecology, minimum GPA of 3.2, and competitive GRE scores.
Preferred Experiences: Surveying and handling wildlife, orienteering in backcountry settings.
Support includes a stipend of approximately $15,000 per year for two years (and possibly longer), including a waiver of out-of-state tuition (but not fees).
To Apply: Submit (either by mail or email) a letter of interest, resume, copies of transcripts (unofficial is fine), GRE scores, and names and contact information for three references to:
Dr. Bob Steidl
325 Biological Sciences East
School of Natural Resources
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona 85721
email: steidl(AT)ag.arizona.edu
phone: 520-626-3164
Deadline for submitting materials: 21 July 2009
