Research assistant for Prescribed burning of cordgrass: Texas A&M University – Kingsville.

School: Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute / Texas A&M University

Location: Kingsville and Port Mansfield, Texas

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Salary: $1,400/month plus benefits (medical package has a 60-day waiting period). Nonresident tuition waived (resident tuition fees apply). Partial tuition fee assistance may be provided based on availability of funds.

Start Date: 01/02/2017

Last Date to Apply: 12/15/2016

 

Description:

   Successful applicant will study effects of patch burning in varying seasons on cordgrass vegetative communities and livestock distribution on the South Texas Gulf Coast. Project goals include determining herbaceous biomass, species diversity, and effects on below-ground plant tissue. Position also requires work on related projects as requested. Successful candidate will pursue an M.S. degree in Range and Wildlife Management at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

 

Qualifications:

   B.S. degree in range, wildlife, ecology, biology, or a related field, minimum 3.0 GPA, and competitive GRE scores. Successful applicant must be capable of working outdoors under adverse field conditions (hot humid Texas environment), identifying plant species and assisting with prescribed burns; must have a strong work ethic, good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work well with landowners, ranch managers, and employees, and ability to work independently and within a group; must be able to drive state vehicles within 30 days of employment. For more information please contact: Dr. Sandra Rideout-Hanzak (sandra.rideout-hanzak@tamuk.edu).