M.S. Graduate Research Assistant: Wild Turkey Ecology in Texas – Louisiana State University.

School: Louisiana State University: School of Renewable Natural Resources

Location: Baton Rouge, LA; Texas field work

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Salary: Assistantship/Tuition Paid

Start Date: 01/01/2017

Last Date to Apply: 11/01/2016

 

Description:

    The School of Renewable Natural Resources at Louisiana State University is soliciting applications for a graduate research assistantship (M.S.) focusing on evaluating impacts of habitat selection on demography of Rio Grande wild turkeys in Texas. Project field work will be in Texas Parks and Wildlife District 7 (Oaks and Prairies Region) and will be conducted in conjunction with Texas Parks and Wildlife staff across a suite of private lands. Candidates with field-orientated undergraduate research experience, including experience in capture, marking and radio-telemetry, will be given preference, as will candidates with GIS coursework and experience. Research stipend and tuition waiver included.

 

Qualifications:

    Applications should have a B.S. in wildlife ecology, natural resources management or equivalent field. To be competitive, candidates will be expected to have:
(a) A BS degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
(b) Previous field experience that includes animal capture, tagging, and radio-tracking.
(c) Experience in GIS and a strong interest in spatial modeling.
(d) Strong interpersonal skills as regular interaction with landowners, state agency personnel, and other interested stakeholders will be expected.
(e) Meet the minimum requirements for entry into the Louisiana State University Graduate School and the LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources graduate program.
      Applications will be accepted until 1 November 2016 with expectation that the student will begin field work in January 2017. Applicants should send (via email as a single .pdf) a cover letter that details their relative experience and qualifications for the project, a CV/resume, unofficial copies of transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for at least three references to Dr. Bret Collier (bret@lsu.edu).