MS Assistantship – Pheasant toxicology: South Dakota
Agency
South Dakota State University
Location
Brookings, South Dakota
Job Category
Graduate Assistantships
website
http://www.sdstate.edu/nrm/index.cfm
Salary
Approximately $18,400 stipend per year plus 2/3rd tuition waiver.
Start Date
08/01/2015
Last Date to Apply
01/30/2015
Description
The Department of Natural Resource Management at South Dakota State University (SDSU) invites applications for a MS Assistantship evaluating the effects of neonicotinoid insecticides on ring-necked pheasants. The graduate student will work in a captive setting at the Wildlife and Fisheries Research Facility at SDSU. Work will include determining adult survival and body condition for ring-necked pheasants exposed to neonicotinoid insecticides. Additionally, the student will determine the effects of neonicotinoid insecticides on reproduction of ring-necked pheasants by evaluating reproductive-related variables (i.e., egg biometry, fecundation and hatching rates, and chick survival and growth rates). The project is funded for 3 years.
Qualifications
Academic requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong GRE scores, and GPA above 3.0. Candidates with hands-on experience working with game birds are preferred. Candidates must have a strong work ethic and be able to physically endure the demands of field work in extreme weather conditions that can range from very hot to extreme cold. Candidates must have the ability to work independently and contribute to management, research, and academic teams.
To Apply: Please forward a cover letter, CV, a copy of transcripts (unofficial), GRE scores, and 2 letters of reference to Dr. Troy W. Grovenburg at troy.grovenburg@sdstate.edu
Contact Person
Troy Grovenburg
Contact eMail
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