Applications are being accepted and reviewed now. I am seeking a highly motivated Masters Student to participate in a study on the effects of ephemeral waters on amphibians and dragonflies in the Sonoran Desert. The position will start in June or July of 2012. The study will take place on the Barry M Goldwater Range, USAF in south-central Arizona. We will be examining the spatial distribution of ephemeral waters and the type of site (natural tenajas, modified tenajas, and catchments) on species richness and species abundances for amphibians and dragonflies.
The work will include checking and maintaining audio-data loggers, identifying amphibian species during breeding choruses, sampling water quality, collecting and identifying invertebrates, and locating unmapped ephemeral waters. This position requires hard work, problem solving, venomous snakes and invertebrates, and a tolerance for desert heat. This is a physically demanding job which requires hiking into remote sites, odd hours and extended hours during monsoonal rains, driving a 4wd on unmaintained roads, and coordinating with military security. Rock climbing or scrambling experience helpful but not required. Experience with amphibians and identifying invertebrates is desired, but not required. Preference will be given to motivated candidates willing and able to function in the summer desert environment. $16800/yr with housing and utilities provided at the field site. Interested applicants should email Dr. Kerry Griffis-Kyle (kerry.griffis- k...@ttu.edu) and have “PhD opportunity” in the subject line. Please include in the email: 1. How this position will help you fulfill your career goals and why I should hire you 2. Resume or CV including pertinent work experience 3. Unofficial transcripts 4. GRE scores 5. Contact information for three references 6. Address, phone, and email Again, Please contact Dr. Griffis-Kyle at kerry.griffis-k...@ttu.edu (do not reply to this email). Texas Tech University requires a background check of all new employees. For additional information on the Department: http://www.rw.ttu.edu/ttunrm/
