Graduate Research Assistant to help with Salamander Research

Stream Salamander Situation
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Watershed Studies Institute, Murray State UniversityOne full-time position to begin May 2012.Qualifications: B.S. in biology, ecology, or related discipline. Previous experience with field experiments, stream/riparian ecosystems, and amphibian/invertebrate ecology highly desirable.

Responsibilities: To conduct research on the predatory effects of salamanders on stream and riparian ecosystems while completing a M.S. degree in Watershed Science. This project is fully funded, including travel to field sites in Colorado.

Salary: Approximately $16,000.00 per year. Other benefits include a tuition waiver and housing at the Hancock Biological Station (Murray) and High Lonesome Ranch (Colorado).To Apply: Email a letter of application, curriculum vitae and the names and email addresses of three references to Dr. Howard Whiteman at

hwhiteman@murraystate.edu

DEADLINE: 15 DECEMBER 2011

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

Howard H. Whiteman
Professor of Biological Sciences
Director, Watershed Studies Institute
Department of Biological Sciences
Murray State University
Murray, Kentucky 42071

            (270) 809-6753      

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