M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship

University of Houston Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, Texas 77059

Excellent opportunity for new Graduate Student who will be responsible for conducting a terrapin research project under direction of a graduate advisor.  Study will include various components including evaluating population dynamics of diamondback terrapin in coastal wildlife refuges along the Texas Coast.  Additional potential projects include stable isotope/food habit studies, contaminant and genetic studies. Will utilize radio and acoustic telemetry, pit tags and boats including airboats).  Student may need to partially live onsite at the Wildlife Refuge during portions of the study.  This is a 2.5 year study with likely extension for an additional year.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from recognized accredited university with a B.S. degree in an appropriate field (e.g. wildlife science, herpetology, aquatic/marine biology)
• Excellent academic credentials
• Acceptance into graduate school in the Environmental Science or Biology Programs at UHCL (M.S. Program only)
• Knowledge and skills in operation of boats (including airboats) a plus.
• Ability to carry out strenuous field work (heat, rain, mosquito's etc).
• Academic commitment to work on project fulltime and timely completion of project.

Salary/Stipend:

$1890 to $2500 per month (full-time) – normally 50% during full-semesters, 100% in summer

• Waiver of out of state tuition

Closing Date: March 1, 2010 or until filled. (seeking students to begin Spring 2010 semester - higher priority given)

For more information contact:

Dr. George Guillen, Graduate Advisor
281-283-3950
guillen@uhcl.edu