Project Title:
Effects of native prairie field borders on flora and fauna
Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will conduct butterfly surveys and collect vegetation data on field borders and pastures recently planted to native warm-season prairie. Data will be used to assess the effects of pre- establishment herbicide treatments, field border width, and landscape composition of the establishment rates and biodiversity of linear prairie habitats.
Qualifications:
Experience, course work, or demonstrable interest in insect identification and/or plant identification. Must be willing to work in unfavorable conditions including hot weather, stinging insects, etc. Must have valid driver’s license and have a vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed). Applicants that have completed or are pursuing a degree in a natural sciences discipline will be favored.
Starting Date:
15 May – 1 June 2005
Stipend:
$9/hr @ approximately 40 hrs per week.
Inquiries:
Inquiry emails are welcomed and should be directed to Dr. Sam Riffell (Co- Project Leader) at sriffell@cfr.msstate.edu.
Closing Date:
15 April or until position filled.
Location:
Mississippi State University is a state land-grant university located near the city of Starkville in rural northeastern Mississippi. Field data will be collected in neighboring Clay County, MS.
Application:
Submit a cover letter addressing qualifications above, curriculum vitae and names and contact information for three references to Dr. Sam Riffell, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Box 9690, Mississippi State, MS 39762-9690, USA
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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Sam Riffell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Box 9690
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Phone: (662) 325-0392
FAX: (662) 325-8726
Email: sriffell@cfr.msstate.edu
Physical Address for overnight shipment:
Rm 110 Thompson Hall
100 Stone Blvd.
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Effects of native prairie field borders on flora and fauna
Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will conduct butterfly surveys and collect vegetation data on field borders and pastures recently planted to native warm-season prairie. Data will be used to assess the effects of pre- establishment herbicide treatments, field border width, and landscape composition of the establishment rates and biodiversity of linear prairie habitats.
Qualifications:
Experience, course work, or demonstrable interest in insect identification and/or plant identification. Must be willing to work in unfavorable conditions including hot weather, stinging insects, etc. Must have valid driver’s license and have a vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed). Applicants that have completed or are pursuing a degree in a natural sciences discipline will be favored.
Starting Date:
15 May – 1 June 2005
Stipend:
$9/hr @ approximately 40 hrs per week.
Inquiries:
Inquiry emails are welcomed and should be directed to Dr. Sam Riffell (Co- Project Leader) at sriffell@cfr.msstate.edu.
Closing Date:
15 April or until position filled.
Location:
Mississippi State University is a state land-grant university located near the city of Starkville in rural northeastern Mississippi. Field data will be collected in neighboring Clay County, MS.
Application:
Submit a cover letter addressing qualifications above, curriculum vitae and names and contact information for three references to Dr. Sam Riffell, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Box 9690, Mississippi State, MS 39762-9690, USA
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
--
Sam Riffell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Box 9690
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Phone: (662) 325-0392
FAX: (662) 325-8726
Email: sriffell@cfr.msstate.edu
Physical Address for overnight shipment:
Rm 110 Thompson Hall
100 Stone Blvd.
Mississippi State, MS 39762
