Project description:
The invasive plant ecology lab at the University of Wyoming is seeking a
MS level student to head a leafy spurge research project. Leafy spurge
is an incredibly problematic invader in the Western US partly because it
is difficult to manage. Therefore, this project aims to use the
integration of grazing and herbicide to better manage leafy spurge in
riparian systems.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Implement research in the Yampa River Valley on management of
leafy spurge
- Work directly with county, state, and federal agencies
involved in invasive plant management
- Present results from these projects to other professionals
and stakeholders throughout the region
- Publish peer-reviewed scientific literature
- Develop a management program that will be directly
implemented by land managers
Start date is negotiable; however, work is anticipated to start Spring
2019.
Qualifications sought:
I am seeking a driven and curious student whom has
interest in working closely with state and county agencies to develop
better invasive plant management practices. This student should also
have interest in general ecology, invasion ecology, restoration and/or
invasive plant management and have previous research experience.
Projects will be field-based; therefore, this student should have
previous field experience and a desire to work in potentially remote
areas. Previous experience with managing livestock is desirable.
Significant travel across the state will be required to complete this
project so prospective students must be willing to travel.
Application instructions:
Please submit in PDF form to Dr. Daniel Tekiela
(dteki...@uwyo.edu) 1) a CV, 2) three professional references, 3) a two-
page cover letter describing how your past experience relates to this
project and how you would benefit this project, and 4) college
transcripts and GRE scores. Please contact me with any further
questions. Applications will be accepted until December 1st.
Additional information:
The University of Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected
veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and
University policy. To review the EEO is the Law Poster and its
Supplement, please see The Diversity & Fairness page.
We conduct background investigations for all final candidates being
considered for employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon the
completion of the background check.
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the
application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at
least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.
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downtown. Laramie is also located within an hour of numerous outdoor
activities including hiking, backpacking, biking, running, downhill
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